City Council — 2026-05-11
Attendance
Jason Chen ; Cal Finocchiaro ; Bradley Freeman ; Maya Jamaleddine ; Manjula Karamcheti ; Elizabeth Kowal ; John Obremski ; Christopher Park ; Devin Romanul ; Kimberly Vandiver ; Ryan Williams
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- Attendees
- MINUTES APPROVAL
- City Council Regular Meeting May 4, 2026 7:45 PM
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE HONORABLE MAYOR & OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
- NEW BUSINESS
- Filings by the Honorable Mayor
- Appointments/Reappointments
- Appropriations
- An Appropriation in the amount of $2,236,997 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Mt. Hood Enterprise Fund budget.
- An Appropriation in the amount of $8,461,623 to fund the Fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget.
- An Appropriation in the amount of $6,702,788 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise fund budget.
- An Appropriation in the amount of $3,639,322 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Solid Waste Enterprise fund budget.
- An Appropriation in the amount of $126,652,797 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget.
- Reauthorization of the revolving fund table for Fiscal Year 2027.
- Fiscal Year 2027 Water Rates
- Fiscal Year 2027 Sewer Rates.
- An Appropriation in the amount of $348,948.80 for Other Funding Sources (OFS) for Fiscal Year 2027.
- Filings by members of the Honorable City Council
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- Appropriations
- Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $170,000 to Capital Outlay (#931) to purchase a sidewalk plow.
- Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $880,000 to Capital Outlay (#931) to purchase DPW Vehicles.
- Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $865,000 to DPW-Snow (#431) to close the snow and ice deficit for FY26.
- Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $244,944 to the School Department (#1620) for medicaid reimbursement received in FY25.
- Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $10,000 to DPW-Highway (#422) to purchase bike racks.
- REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
- EXPIRIES
- RULE 36 REPORTS
- ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:45 PM City Council Chamber, 1st Floor 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Jason Chen Cal Finocchiaro Maya Jamaleddine Manjula Karamcheti Elizabeth Kowal John Obremski Christopher Park Devin Romanul Kimberly Vandiver Ryan Williams Brad Freeman, President Pledge of Allegiance Meeting was called to order by President Freeman at 7:52 PM Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Jason Chen At-Large Present Cal Finocchiaro Ward 6 Absent Maya Jamaleddine At-Large Absent Manjula Karamcheti Ward 1 Present Elizabeth Kowal At-Large Present John Obremski Ward 2 Absent Christopher Park Ward 3 Present Devin Romanul Ward 7 Present Kimberly Vandiver Ward 5 Present Ryan Williams At-Large Present William Bradley Feeman President Present 1 II. MINUTES APPROVAL A. City Council Regular Meeting May 4, 2026 7:45 PM Motion to unanimously Approve the minutes without reading made by President Freeman All were in favor and minutes were approved RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Bradley Freeman, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams III. PUBLIC COMMENT When: May 11, 2026 07:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Special City Council Meeting Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://cityofmelrose- org.zoom.us/j/95796350398?pwd=9GS511ZmBpl1GjNcIJU3JcCk2RfkgW.1 Passcode:099939 Webinar ID: 957 9635 0398 Motion to Open public comment made by President Freeman at 7:54 PM There were no comments on the floor or via Zoom Motion to Close public comment made by President Freeman at 7:55 PM IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE HONORABLE MAYOR & OTHER CITY OFFICIALS V. NEW BUSINESS A. Filings by the Honorable Mayor i. Appointments/Reappointments ii. Appropriations
1. (ID # 2026-1204): An Appropriation in the amount of $2,236,997 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Mt. Hood Enterprise Fund budget. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight 2
2. (ID # 2026-1205): An Appropriation in the amount of $8,461,623 to fund the Fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
3. (ID # 2026-1206): An Appropriation in the amount of $6,702,788 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise fund budget. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
4. (ID # 2026-1207): An Appropriation in the amount of $3,639,322 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Solid Waste Enterprise fund budget. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
5. (ID # 2026-1208): An Appropriation in the amount of $126,652,797 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
6. (ID # 2026-1212): Reauthorization of the revolving fund table for Fiscal Year 2027. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
7. (ID # 2026-1213): Fiscal Year 2027 Water Rates Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman 3 RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
8. (ID # 2026-1214): Fiscal Year 2027 Sewer Rates. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight
9. (ID # 2026-1215): An Appropriation in the amount of $348,948.80 for Other Funding Sources (OFS) for Fiscal Year 2027. Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Freeman RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight B. Filings by members of the Honorable City Council VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Appropriations Motion to Adjourn made by Councilor Williams at 7:57 PM Seconded by Councilor Kowal All were in favor and meeting was adjourned No votes were taken on the following Unfinished Business Items.
i. (ID # 2026-1147): Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $170,000 to Capital Outlay (#931) to purchase a sidewalk plow.
ii. (ID # 2026-1148): Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $880,000 to Capital Outlay (#931) to purchase DPW Vehicles.
iii. (ID # 2026-1149): Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $865,000 to DPW-Snow (#431) to close the snow and ice deficit for FY26.
iv. (ID # 2026-1150): Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $244,944 to the School Department (#1620) for medicaid reimbursement received in FY25. 4
v. (ID # 2026-1188): Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $10,000 to DPW-Highway (#422) to purchase bike racks. VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES VIII. EXPIRIES IX. RULE 36 REPORTS X. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn made by Councilor Williams at 7:57 PM Seconded by Councilor Kowal All were in favor and meeting was adjourned 5 CITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT MT HOOD ENTERPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 51 SALARIES 620000 511000 S & W 112,811.00 114,600.00 114,600.00 98,800.28 114,600.00 118,087.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 112,811.00 114,600.00 114,600.00 98,800.28 114,600.00 118,087.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 620000 522000 TELEPHONE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 620000 523300 CONTRACTOR 29,929.56 20,000.00 20,000.00 6,434.99 20,215.32 20,000.00 .0% 620000 527309 SECURITY 492.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 492.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 620000 528600 AUDIT SERV 6,360.00 6,360.00 6,360.00 .00 6,360.00 6,360.00 .0% 620000 528800 PLOWING 6,445.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 12,847.50 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0% 620000 528900 LEGAL COUN .00 15,000.00 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0% 620000 529000 PROF SERV 1,690,985.61 1,578,000.00 1,578,000.00 1,377,832.26 1,578,000.00 1,578,000.00 .0% 620000 529001 MT HD IMPR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 620000 529006 MH CAP IMP 186,497.62 50,000.00 50,000.00 48,463.68 64,713.68 50,000.00 .0% 620000 529017 PROF CONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 1,920,709.79 1,680,360.00 1,680,360.00 1,446,070.43 1,695,289.00 1,680,360.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 620000 530500 OFFICE SUP 65.02 4,000.00 4,000.00 .00 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 620000 530501 MISC SUP 9,148.90 12,000.00 12,000.00 9,911.32 12,500.00 12,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 9,213.92 16,000.00 16,000.00 9,911.32 16,500.00 16,000.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 620000 548960 MT HD COMM 3,616.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 1,702.36 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 627512 549102 MUNI INT .00 164,893.00 164,893.00 24,332.50 164,893.00 152,550.00 -7.5% 627522 549100 PROJ DEBT 32,989.81 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 36,605.81 174,893.00 174,893.00 26,034.86 174,893.00 162,550.00 -7.1% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 620000 590002 MTHD PILOT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 627112 565000 MUNI DEBT .00 233,706.00 233,706.00 43,300.00 233,706.00 260,000.00 11.3% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS .00 233,706.00 233,706.00 43,300.00 233,706.00 260,000.00 11.3% TOTAL MT HOOD ENTERPRISE FUN 2,079,340.52 2,219,559.00 2,219,559.00 1,624,116.89 2,234,988.00 2,236,997.00 .8% GRAND TOTAL 2,079,340.52 2,219,559.00 2,219,559.00 1,624,116.89 2,234,988.00 2,236,997.00 .8% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:36 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 51 SALARIES 604411 511000 S & W 565,649.70 600,052.00 600,052.00 430,482.19 600,052.00 666,070.00 11.0% 604411 512000 PT S&W 21,357.50 15,900.00 15,900.00 4,440.00 15,900.00 15,900.00 .0% 604411 513000 OVERTIME 12,760.63 26,433.00 26,433.00 20,133.48 26,433.00 26,433.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 599,767.83 642,385.00 642,385.00 455,055.67 642,385.00 708,403.00 10.3% 52 CONTRACTUAL 604412 521500 POSTAGE 17,732.12 18,000.00 18,000.00 15,000.00 18,424.36 18,000.00 .0% 604412 522000 TELEPHONE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 604412 522500 ELECTRIC 33,805.70 24,000.00 24,000.00 26,636.93 25,194.76 35,000.00 45.8% 604412 524002 CONSTRUCT 157,385.28 45,000.00 45,000.00 156,097.31 201,447.31 45,000.00 .0% 604412 525204 CONSULT 2,599.99 5,000.00 5,000.00 3,775.68 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 604412 525307 CODE RED .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 604412 525406 DEA 210.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 630.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 604412 527302 REPAIRS 54,104.89 45,000.00 45,000.00 44,575.00 90,497.00 45,000.00 .0% 604412 527331 BRAZILST .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 604412 527701 PUMP STA 30,283.19 45,000.00 45,000.00 53,668.46 58,461.75 45,000.00 .0% 604412 528600 AUDIT SERV 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 604412 529000 PROF SERV 5,534.29 25,000.00 25,000.00 213,402.95 231,403.37 25,000.00 .0% 604412 529200 MWRA ASSES 6,926,272.00 6,860,838.00 6,860,838.00 6,145,229.70 6,860,838.00 6,930,395.00 1.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 7,237,927.46 7,080,338.00 7,080,338.00 6,669,016.03 7,503,766.55 7,160,895.00 1.1% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 604412 530500 OFFICE SUP 355.98 1,000.00 1,000.00 944.50 1,630.23 1,000.00 .0% 604412 531000 GAS & OIL 32,901.19 15,000.00 15,000.00 8,106.67 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0% 604412 532000 CLEAN&DISF 2,150.32 6,695.00 6,695.00 .00 6,695.00 6,695.00 .0% 604412 533500 TOOLS 6,330.75 9,500.00 9,500.00 9,946.76 11,300.74 9,500.00 .0% 604412 535000 SAND&GRAVE .00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 604412 535501 CLOTHING 3,475.02 3,800.00 3,800.00 3,537.14 3,800.00 3,800.00 .0% 604412 535504 GLOVES 750.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 604412 535509 SAFE EQUIP .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 800.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 604412 535800 PATCHING 2,923.81 8,750.00 8,750.00 240.70 9,790.92 8,750.00 .0% 604412 536000 CEM&CONCR 3,394.28 7,500.00 7,500.00 .00 8,850.72 7,500.00 .0% 604412 536100 PIPES&FITT 2,845.04 13,621.00 13,621.00 5,000.00 20,775.96 13,621.00 .0% 604412 536310 WAT METERS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 .0% 604412 536320 EQUIP PTS 22,624.85 20,125.00 20,125.00 9,495.41 21,182.90 20,125.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 77,751.24 93,491.00 93,491.00 39,071.18 106,526.47 118,491.00 26.7% 54 OTHER CHARGES 604412 540700 SEMINARS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:34 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 604412 540704 PROF DEVEL 1,125.73 4,000.00 4,000.00 2,813.54 4,431.00 4,000.00 .0% 607512 549102 MUNI INT 16,607.08 10,329.00 10,329.00 10,329.78 10,329.00 5,351.00 -48.2% 607522 549100 PROJ DEBT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 17,732.81 14,329.00 14,329.00 13,143.32 14,760.00 9,351.00 -34.7% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 604412 551073 CONSTRUCT 105,455.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 604413 551002 PW VEH&EQU 35,960.13 80,000.00 80,000.00 18,089.87 83,180.35 90,000.00 12.5% 609313 551054 SEWER TRK .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 141,415.13 80,000.00 80,000.00 18,089.87 83,180.35 90,000.00 12.5% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 607112 565000 MUNI DEBT 445,752.00 369,578.00 369,578.00 369,578.00 369,578.00 374,483.00 1.3% 607112 565002 DEBT CITY .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 445,752.00 369,578.00 369,578.00 369,578.00 369,578.00 374,483.00 1.3% TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 8,520,346.47 8,280,121.00 8,280,121.00 7,563,954.07 8,720,196.37 8,461,623.00 2.2% GRAND TOTAL 8,520,346.47 8,280,121.00 8,280,121.00 7,563,954.07 8,720,196.37 8,461,623.00 2.2% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:34 Page 2 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT WATER ENTERPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 51 SALARIES 614511 511000 S & W 983,826.74 999,530.00 999,530.00 831,348.52 999,530.00 1,066,629.00 6.7% 614511 511099 PY SALARY .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614511 512000 PT S&W 16,797.50 15,900.00 15,900.00 3,840.00 15,900.00 15,900.00 .0% 614511 513000 OVERTIME 55,670.56 64,838.00 64,838.00 55,560.40 64,838.00 64,838.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 1,056,294.80 1,080,268.00 1,080,268.00 890,748.92 1,080,268.00 1,147,367.00 6.2% 52 CONTRACTUAL 614512 521500 POSTAGE 17,732.08 18,000.00 18,000.00 15,377.00 18,424.39 18,000.00 .0% 614512 522000 TELEPHONE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 522302 WAT STUDY .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 522310 WTR IMPROV .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 522401 HYDRANT .00 32,500.00 32,500.00 30,000.00 62,500.00 32,500.00 .0% 614512 522500 ELECTRIC 26,826.62 17,713.00 17,713.00 14,026.11 17,713.00 20,500.00 15.7% 614512 522600 GAS HEAT 3,073.45 5,110.00 5,110.00 3,544.55 5,110.00 5,110.00 .0% 614512 524002 CONSTRUCT 14,536.75 54,000.00 54,000.00 41,850.35 80,023.25 54,000.00 .0% 614512 524005 SLAYTON RD .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 525204 CONSULT 6,054.88 18,500.00 18,500.00 11,698.71 18,500.00 18,500.00 .0% 614512 525307 CODE RED .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 525350 DR/BC SVC .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 525406 DEA 210.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 630.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 614512 527104 LEAK DET 12,200.00 17,500.00 17,500.00 13,000.00 17,800.00 17,500.00 .0% 614512 527202 WAT REPLAC 2,890.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 81,400.00 96,110.00 50,000.00 .0% 614512 527203 RESIDENT2N .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 527204 METER UPGR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 527302 REPAIRS .00 46,500.00 46,500.00 46,500.00 46,500.00 46,500.00 .0% 614512 527400 BACKFLOW 15,878.00 17,500.00 17,500.00 5,005.00 17,500.00 17,500.00 .0% 614512 527701 PUMP STA 16,908.70 25,000.00 25,000.00 29,227.18 34,498.30 25,000.00 .0% 614512 527900 METERLEASE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 528600 AUDIT SERV 11,491.98 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 614512 529000 PROF SERV 36,133.49 40,000.00 40,000.00 73,621.98 50,625.73 40,000.00 .0% 614512 529200 MWRA ASSES 3,865,069.00 3,762,588.00 3,762,588.00 3,386,329.20 3,762,588.00 3,895,071.00 3.5% 614512 529205 MALDEN99 7,119.98 25,000.00 25,000.00 6,500.00 26,823.38 25,000.00 .0% 614512 529210 SAFE DRINK 7,373.50 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 4,043,498.43 4,152,411.00 4,152,411.00 3,758,710.08 4,277,216.05 4,287,681.00 3.3% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 614512 530500 OFFICE SUP 387.23 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,860.62 1,630.23 1,000.00 .0% 614512 531000 GAS & OIL 32,911.18 22,750.00 22,750.00 8,106.67 22,750.00 22,750.00 .0% 614512 533500 TOOLS 8,905.86 12,500.00 12,500.00 14,100.01 14,323.70 12,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:35 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT WATER ENTERPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 614512 535000 SAND&GRAVE .00 3,605.00 3,605.00 .00 3,605.00 3,605.00 .0% 614512 535501 CLOTHING 7,232.02 9,150.00 9,150.00 5,085.49 9,150.00 9,150.00 .0% 614512 535509 SAFE EQUIP 136.99 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 614512 535800 PATCHING 8,639.77 25,235.00 25,235.00 10,000.00 31,344.60 25,235.00 .0% 614512 536100 PIPES&FITT 36,151.93 62,000.00 62,000.00 32,381.28 63,613.48 62,000.00 .0% 614512 536300 HYDRANTS 25,000.00 40,800.00 40,800.00 34,306.77 40,800.00 40,800.00 .0% 614512 536310 WAT METERS 18,440.28 5,000.00 5,000.00 6,053.52 5,000.00 25,000.00 400.0% 614512 536320 EQUIP PTS 28,748.51 27,250.00 27,250.00 21,081.73 29,137.07 27,250.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 166,553.77 211,290.00 211,290.00 132,976.09 223,354.08 231,290.00 9.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 614512 540700 SEMINARS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614512 540704 PROF DEVEL 2,745.74 6,000.00 6,000.00 4,125.10 6,431.00 6,000.00 .0% 617512 549102 MUNI INT 16,045.00 10,710.00 10,710.00 10,710.00 10,710.00 8,960.00 -16.3% 617522 549100 PROJ DEBT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 18,790.74 16,710.00 16,710.00 14,835.10 17,141.00 14,960.00 -10.5% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 614512 551073 CONSTRUCT 18,255.43 .00 .00 76,789.51 76,789.51 .00 .0% 614513 551002 PW VEH&EQU .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 614513 551082 RELOCATION .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 18,255.43 .00 .00 76,789.51 76,789.51 .00 .0% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 617112 565000 MUNI DEBT 1,128,850.00 980,890.00 980,890.00 980,890.00 980,890.00 1,021,490.00 4.1% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 1,128,850.00 980,890.00 980,890.00 980,890.00 980,890.00 1,021,490.00 4.1% TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 6,432,243.17 6,441,569.00 6,441,569.00 5,854,949.70 6,655,658.64 6,702,788.00 4.1% GRAND TOTAL 6,432,243.17 6,441,569.00 6,441,569.00 5,854,949.70 6,655,658.64 6,702,788.00 4.1% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:35 Page 2 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT SOLID WASTE ENTEPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 52 CONTRACTUAL 634332 522700 TRASH DISP 776,767.77 850,000.00 850,000.00 696,571.99 876,571.99 867,000.00 2.0% 634332 522710 TRASH/RECY 2,132,964.17 2,233,920.00 2,233,920.00 1,678,304.68 2,300,955.83 2,323,277.00 4.0% 634332 522712 REC CONTA 137,405.12 261,170.00 261,170.00 284,218.48 374,889.88 261,170.00 .0% 634332 522713 REC EVENTS 84,521.20 65,000.00 65,000.00 64,991.09 69,315.12 65,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 3,131,658.26 3,410,090.00 3,410,090.00 2,724,086.24 3,621,732.82 3,516,447.00 3.1% 54 OTHER CHARGES 637512 549102 MUNI INT .00 41,928.00 41,928.00 .00 41,928.00 37,875.00 -9.7% 637522 549100 PROJ DEBT 34,195.80 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 34,195.80 41,928.00 41,928.00 .00 41,928.00 37,875.00 -9.7% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 637112 565000 MUNI DEBT .00 77,100.00 77,100.00 .00 77,100.00 85,000.00 10.2% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS .00 77,100.00 77,100.00 .00 77,100.00 85,000.00 10.2% TOTAL SOLID WASTE ENTEPRISE 3,165,854.06 3,529,118.00 3,529,118.00 2,724,086.24 3,740,760.82 3,639,322.00 3.1% GRAND TOTAL 3,165,854.06 3,529,118.00 3,529,118.00 2,724,086.24 3,740,760.82 3,639,322.00 3.1% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:36 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 112 CITY COUNCIL 51 SALARIES 011121 511000 S & W 62,887.48 72,595.00 72,595.00 57,287.90 72,595.00 73,746.00 1.6% TOTAL SALARIES 62,887.48 72,595.00 72,595.00 57,287.90 72,595.00 73,746.00 1.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011122 520500 ADVERTIS 2,302.00 300.00 300.00 1,910.00 300.00 3,000.00 900.0% 011122 521000 PRINTING 206.00 700.00 700.00 790.00 700.00 700.00 .0% 011122 523100 EXPENSES 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 9,737.46 11,000.00 12,000.00 9.1% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 13,508.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,437.46 12,000.00 15,700.00 30.8% TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 76,395.48 84,595.00 84,595.00 69,725.36 84,595.00 89,446.00 5.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 121 MAYOR 51 SALARIES 011211 511000 S & W 335,222.26 345,726.00 345,726.00 296,506.71 345,726.00 377,019.00 9.1% TOTAL SALARIES 335,222.26 345,726.00 345,726.00 296,506.71 345,726.00 377,019.00 9.1% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011212 521000 PRINTING 456.76 750.00 750.00 584.64 998.00 750.00 .0% 011212 523100 EXP ACCT 7,026.69 7,000.00 7,000.00 6,063.19 7,000.00 7,000.00 .0% 011212 525401 WEBSITE .00 9,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 12,000.00 33.3% 011212 529000 PROF SERV 486.90 4,000.00 4,000.00 9,029.05 9,500.00 6,000.00 50.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 7,970.35 20,750.00 20,750.00 24,676.88 26,498.00 25,750.00 24.1% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011212 540500 DUES/MEMB 22,828.00 24,500.00 24,500.00 23,780.00 24,500.00 24,500.00 .0% 011212 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 3,540.00 2,250.00 2,250.00 763.16 2,250.00 2,250.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 26,368.00 26,750.00 26,750.00 24,543.16 26,750.00 26,750.00 .0% TOTAL MAYOR 369,560.61 393,226.00 393,226.00 345,726.75 398,974.00 429,519.00 9.2% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 2 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 135 AUDITOR 51 SALARIES 011351 511000 S & W 386,437.15 407,422.00 407,422.00 347,802.58 407,422.00 343,703.00 -15.6% TOTAL SALARIES 386,437.15 407,422.00 407,422.00 347,802.58 407,422.00 343,703.00 -15.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011352 528600 AUDIT SERV 69,170.00 80,165.00 80,165.00 79,337.50 80,165.00 84,000.00 4.8% 011352 529000 PROF SERV 11,800.00 11,800.00 11,800.00 10,777.55 11,800.00 42,702.00 261.9% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 80,970.00 91,965.00 91,965.00 90,115.05 91,965.00 126,702.00 37.8% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011352 540500 DUES/MEMB 225.00 600.00 600.00 500.00 600.00 1,000.00 66.7% 011352 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 2,527.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 150.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 100.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 2,752.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 650.00 1,600.00 3,000.00 87.5% TOTAL AUDITOR 470,159.15 500,987.00 500,987.00 438,567.63 500,987.00 473,405.00 -5.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 3 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 141 ASSESSORS 51 SALARIES 011411 511000 S & W 244,040.09 256,712.00 256,712.00 220,689.14 256,712.00 272,319.00 6.1% TOTAL SALARIES 244,040.09 256,712.00 256,712.00 220,689.14 256,712.00 272,319.00 6.1% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011412 521000 PRINTING 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 .0% 011412 523000 MILEAGE 1,029.04 1,000.00 1,000.00 35.14 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 011412 528000 FEES 298.05 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 .0% 011412 529000 PROF SERV 3,327.75 15,900.00 15,900.00 30,793.16 31,507.99 15,900.00 .0% 011412 529300 REVAL 103,082.75 103,500.00 103,500.00 138,353.75 138,559.01 108,675.00 5.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 107,987.59 120,950.00 120,950.00 169,732.05 171,617.00 126,125.00 4.3% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011412 530200 COPY SUP 181.70 200.00 200.00 192.02 200.00 200.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 181.70 200.00 200.00 192.02 200.00 200.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011412 540500 DUES/MEMB 695.00 700.00 700.00 694.00 700.00 700.00 .0% 011412 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 6,339.01 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,795.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 100.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 7,034.01 3,700.00 3,700.00 2,489.00 3,700.00 6,700.00 81.1% TOTAL ASSESSORS 359,243.39 381,562.00 381,562.00 393,102.21 432,229.00 405,344.00 6.2% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 4 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 145 TREASURER/COLLECTOR 51 SALARIES 011451 511000 S & W 419,478.42 441,481.00 441,481.00 381,753.01 441,481.00 532,737.00 20.7% TOTAL SALARIES 419,478.42 441,481.00 441,481.00 381,753.01 441,481.00 532,737.00 20.7% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011452 521000 PRINTING 9,720.05 20,000.00 20,000.00 4,713.77 20,000.00 16,250.00 -18.8% 011452 521500 POSTAGE 69,472.33 60,000.00 60,000.00 55,082.77 60,000.00 55,000.00 -8.3% 011452 521801 FOLD MAINT 1,470.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,544.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 .0% 011452 527600 OFFICE EQU 1,210.94 1,215.00 1,215.00 300.00 1,215.00 2,000.00 64.6% 011452 528002 TITLE FEES 880.39 1,260.00 1,260.00 1,105.00 1,639.61 3,500.00 177.8% 011452 529000 PROF SERV 17,788.31 14,848.00 14,848.00 3,937.59 15,961.75 15,000.00 1.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 100,542.02 98,723.00 98,723.00 66,683.13 100,216.36 93,150.00 -5.6% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011452 540500 DUES/MEMB 265.00 165.00 165.00 485.00 165.00 475.00 187.9% 011452 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 1,073.13 1,500.00 1,500.00 845.09 1,500.00 2,000.00 33.3% 011452 544100 SURETY 2,000.00 2,075.00 2,075.00 2,000.00 2,075.00 2,000.00 -3.6% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,338.13 3,740.00 3,740.00 3,330.09 3,740.00 4,475.00 19.7% TOTAL TREASURER/COLLECTOR 523,358.57 543,944.00 543,944.00 451,766.23 545,437.36 630,362.00 15.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 5 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 151 CITY SOLICITOR 51 SALARIES 011511 511000 S & W 165,764.98 148,603.00 148,603.00 128,598.75 148,603.00 171,959.00 15.7% 01151771 511000 S & W 114,306.22 119,475.00 119,475.00 103,496.50 119,475.00 123,061.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 280,071.20 268,078.00 268,078.00 232,095.25 268,078.00 295,020.00 10.1% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011512 523100 EXPENSES 451.14 1,200.00 1,200.00 205.00 3,410.00 1,200.00 .0% 011512 529000 PROF SERV 33,104.27 30,000.00 30,000.00 10,332.90 31,790.00 30,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 33,555.41 31,200.00 31,200.00 10,537.90 35,200.00 31,200.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011512 534200 BOOKS 357.00 500.00 500.00 407.00 500.00 500.00 .0% 011512 534250 ELECT MASS 3,322.00 3,850.00 3,850.00 3,816.00 4,454.00 4,152.00 7.8% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 3,679.00 4,350.00 4,350.00 4,223.00 4,954.00 4,652.00 6.9% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011512 540500 DUES/MEMB 1,300.00 2,730.00 2,730.00 1,270.00 2,730.00 2,500.00 -8.4% 011512 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 1,932.09 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,680.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 011512 544310 PROP INS 807,504.40 884,112.00 884,112.00 891,383.40 889,764.00 968,715.00 9.6% 011512 544500 CLAIMSDED 12,013.07 10,000.00 10,000.00 2,054.97 10,000.00 60,000.00 500.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 822,749.56 899,842.00 899,842.00 896,388.37 905,494.00 1,034,215.00 14.9% TOTAL CITY SOLICITOR 1,140,055.17 1,203,470.00 1,203,470.00 1,143,244.52 1,213,726.00 1,365,087.00 13.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 6 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 152 HUMAN RESOURCES 51 SALARIES 011521 511000 S & W 156,945.53 164,061.00 164,061.00 145,536.92 164,061.00 200,629.00 22.3% TOTAL SALARIES 156,945.53 164,061.00 164,061.00 145,536.92 164,061.00 200,629.00 22.3% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011522 520500 ADVERTISE 5,999.67 .00 8,000.00 12,653.84 10,357.75 8,000.00 .0% 011522 521000 PRINTING 96.96 100.00 100.00 91.00 100.00 100.00 .0% 011522 529600 ADA .00 .00 .00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 6,096.63 100.00 8,100.00 22,744.84 10,457.75 18,100.00 123.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011522 540500 DUES/MEMB 539.00 519.00 519.00 574.00 519.00 519.00 .0% 011522 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 242.99 500.00 500.00 90.00 500.00 500.00 .0% 011522 543000 PHYSICAL 15,129.00 .00 12,000.00 10,790.00 10,253.00 12,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 15,910.99 1,019.00 13,019.00 11,454.00 11,272.00 13,019.00 .0% TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 178,953.15 165,180.00 185,180.00 179,735.76 185,790.75 231,748.00 25.1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 7 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 155 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 51 SALARIES 011551 511000 S & W 390,639.04 410,358.00 410,358.00 337,308.93 410,358.00 425,211.00 3.6% TOTAL SALARIES 390,639.04 410,358.00 410,358.00 337,308.93 410,358.00 425,211.00 3.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011552 522000 TELEPHONE 156,475.53 100,000.00 100,000.00 80,749.54 128,788.95 100,000.00 .0% 011552 522004 WAN COMMUN 13,877.41 12,000.00 12,000.00 4,199.59 16,199.59 12,000.00 .0% 011552 525105 COMP MAINT 34,999.29 29,280.00 29,280.00 32,920.10 33,919.58 29,280.00 .0% 011552 525203 NET SERVIC 2,900.00 .00 .00 .00 2,100.00 .00 .0% 011552 525301 MUNIS SUPP 123,833.50 130,343.00 130,343.00 131,241.67 132,343.00 136,860.00 5.0% 011552 525303 LICENSES 245,353.97 265,491.00 265,491.00 289,562.90 300,377.14 288,766.00 8.8% 011552 525305 IT COM NOT 6,867.13 7,417.00 7,417.00 7,317.11 7,417.00 7,417.00 .0% 011552 525309 OSDBA 3,362.80 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 011552 525402 INTERNET 16,067.51 9,180.00 9,180.00 5,789.80 9,180.00 9,180.00 .0% 011552 529000 PROF SERV 106,251.87 105,000.00 105,000.00 120,139.76 123,882.32 105,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 709,989.01 668,711.00 668,711.00 671,920.47 764,207.58 698,503.00 4.5% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011552 530120 COMP MISC 3,482.09 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,983.18 2,000.00 .00 -100.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 3,482.09 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,983.18 2,000.00 .00 -100.0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011552 540700 SEMINARS 800.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,565.00 3,900.00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 800.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,565.00 3,900.00 2,500.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 01155772 551097 SCHOOL IT 555,609.39 .00 525,000.00 614,969.95 226,600.61 525,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 555,609.39 .00 525,000.00 614,969.95 226,600.61 525,000.00 .0% TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,660,519.53 1,083,569.00 1,608,569.00 1,627,747.53 1,407,066.19 1,651,214.00 2.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 8 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 161 CITY CLERK 51 SALARIES 011611 511000 S & W 253,637.53 293,212.00 293,212.00 261,316.59 293,212.00 301,754.00 2.9% 011611 513000 OVERTIME 8,791.07 11,400.00 11,400.00 1,944.26 11,400.00 11,400.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 262,428.60 304,612.00 304,612.00 263,260.85 304,612.00 313,154.00 2.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011612 520500 ADVERTISE -26.07 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,144.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% 011612 521000 PRINTING 3,377.03 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,313.44 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 011612 525109 DOG MAINT 1,523.45 1,700.00 1,700.00 1,000.00 1,700.00 1,700.00 .0% 011612 525308 AGENDASOFT .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 17,915.00 79.2% 011612 529301 RECODE 7,912.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,156.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 12,786.41 26,200.00 26,200.00 12,613.44 26,200.00 34,115.00 30.2% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011612 530501 VITALSUPPL 2,716.51 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,767.05 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 2,716.51 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,767.05 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011612 540500 DUES/MEMB 615.00 700.00 700.00 455.00 700.00 700.00 .0% 011612 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 885.60 4,000.00 4,000.00 620.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 011612 544100 SURETY 20.00 75.00 75.00 .00 75.00 75.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,520.60 4,775.00 4,775.00 1,075.00 4,775.00 4,775.00 .0% TOTAL CITY CLERK 279,452.12 340,587.00 340,587.00 278,716.34 340,587.00 357,044.00 4.8% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 9 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 162 ELECTION/REGISTRAR 51 SALARIES 011621 511000 S & W 3,805.10 4,569.00 4,569.00 2,953.40 4,569.00 4,569.00 .0% 011621 512000 PT S&W 80,587.83 55,000.00 55,000.00 30,562.40 55,000.00 55,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 84,392.93 59,569.00 59,569.00 33,515.80 59,569.00 59,569.00 .0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011622 521000 PRINTING 16,966.64 13,000.00 13,000.00 27,951.88 13,000.00 13,000.00 .0% 011622 521500 POSTAGE 8,101.83 11,000.00 11,000.00 8,623.77 11,000.00 11,000.00 .0% 011622 525102 EQUIPMAINT 15,864.50 16,000.00 16,000.00 14,642.06 20,000.00 16,000.00 .0% 011622 529000 PROF SERV 8,089.46 10,000.00 10,000.00 2,173.65 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 49,022.43 50,000.00 50,000.00 53,391.36 54,000.00 50,000.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011622 530506 ELEC SUPP 1,377.55 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,795.41 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 1,377.55 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,795.41 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011622 540500 DUES/MEMB 25.00 200.00 200.00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0% 011622 540600 EDUC/SEMIN .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 25.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 .00 1,200.00 1,200.00 .0% TOTAL ELECTION/REGISTRAR 134,817.91 113,769.00 113,769.00 89,702.57 117,769.00 113,769.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 10 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 165 LIQUOR COMMISSION 52 CONTRACTUAL 011652 529000 PROF SERV 387.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 011652 529027 COMPLIANCE .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 387.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% TOTAL LIQUOR COMMISSION 387.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 11 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 175 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOP 51 SALARIES 011751 511000 S & W 375,298.16 374,802.00 374,802.00 324,105.56 374,802.00 385,654.00 2.9% TOTAL SALARIES 375,298.16 374,802.00 374,802.00 324,105.56 374,802.00 385,654.00 2.9% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011752 520500 ADVERTISE 880.00 880.00 880.00 399.00 880.00 880.00 .0% 011752 521000 PRINTING 1,280.00 1,280.00 1,280.00 555.34 1,280.00 1,280.00 .0% 011752 528810 CONSERV 9,053.42 14,000.00 14,000.00 4,946.58 18,946.58 14,000.00 .0% 011752 529000 PROF SERV 471.78 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 11,685.20 16,160.00 16,160.00 5,900.92 21,106.58 18,660.00 15.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011752 540000 ENERGY 3,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 011752 540500 DUES/MEMB 1,654.40 1,925.00 1,925.00 1,719.80 1,925.00 1,925.00 .0% 011752 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 2,400.67 2,455.00 2,455.00 1,275.28 2,455.00 2,455.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 7,055.07 6,880.00 6,880.00 2,995.08 4,380.00 4,380.00 -36.3% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 011752 551080 CONSULT .00 .00 .00 60,000.00 .00 .00 .0% 01175772 551072 CONTR SVCS 25,000.00 .00 .00 100,000.00 100,000.00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 25,000.00 .00 .00 160,000.00 100,000.00 .00 .0% TOTAL PLANNING & COMMUNITY D 419,038.43 397,842.00 397,842.00 493,001.56 500,288.58 408,694.00 2.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 12 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 211 POLICE 51 SALARIES 012111 511000 S & W 5,101,716.77 5,182,115.00 5,336,191.00 4,402,182.37 5,182,115.00 5,670,660.00 6.3% 012111 513000 OVERTIME 623,440.40 457,900.00 457,900.00 361,766.42 457,900.00 457,900.00 .0% 012111 513010 OT TRAININ 164,869.56 125,000.00 125,000.00 188,677.64 125,000.00 150,000.00 20.0% 012111 514000 COURT TIME 17,503.10 26,000.00 26,000.00 15,109.48 26,000.00 26,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 5,907,529.83 5,791,015.00 5,945,091.00 4,967,735.91 5,791,015.00 6,304,560.00 6.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012112 521000 PRINTING 1,942.12 2,540.00 2,540.00 1,099.75 2,560.00 2,540.00 .0% 012112 521500 POSTAGE 814.60 3,750.00 3,750.00 3,397.33 3,750.00 3,750.00 .0% 012112 523500 LAUNDRY 802.50 800.00 800.00 653.40 925.00 800.00 .0% 012112 525103 LEAPS 839.50 1,240.00 1,240.00 839.50 1,240.00 1,240.00 .0% 012112 525108 GENERATOR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 012112 525202 COMP SUPP 48,145.30 60,000.00 60,000.00 47,515.72 60,000.00 67,785.00 13.0% 012112 527305 RADIO SYS 22,555.74 20,000.00 20,000.00 18,080.03 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 012112 529000 PROF SERV 10,540.16 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,040.65 10,025.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 85,639.92 98,330.00 98,330.00 80,626.38 98,500.00 106,115.00 7.9% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012112 530120 COMP MISC 281.20 2,500.00 2,500.00 344.87 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 012112 530202 FILM SUP 617.98 590.00 590.00 547.11 590.00 590.00 .0% 012112 530501 MISC SUP 3,406.25 2,969.00 2,969.00 848.33 3,033.46 6,000.00 102.1% 012112 530505 RADAR 1,316.40 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 012112 533400 ACCREDIT 3,220.00 3,900.00 3,900.00 .00 3,900.00 .00 -100.0% 012112 534200 BOOKS 493.44 800.00 800.00 356.00 800.00 800.00 .0% 012112 535400 FOOD 233.39 500.00 500.00 201.37 500.00 500.00 .0% 012112 535500 UNIFORMS 97,581.11 73,000.00 73,000.00 60,738.36 73,400.00 73,000.00 .0% 012112 535600 NARCAN 2,023.12 2,500.00 2,500.00 794.46 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 012112 535700 AMMUNITION 15,150.58 12,500.00 12,500.00 2,141.14 12,500.00 12,500.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 124,323.47 104,259.00 104,259.00 65,971.64 104,723.46 103,390.00 -.8% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012112 540000 COM ENGAGE 9,699.77 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,302.15 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 012112 540007 RECRUIT .00 .00 46,134.00 46,134.00 .00 46,134.00 .0% 012112 540500 DUES/MEMB 12,820.08 13,500.00 13,500.00 12,365.00 13,500.00 14,000.00 3.7% 012112 540702 TRAINING 24,511.80 20,000.00 20,000.00 15,124.24 20,794.00 20,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 47,031.65 43,500.00 89,634.00 81,925.39 44,294.00 90,134.00 .6% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 012113 551049 POL VEHICL .00 .00 .00 90,000.00 .00 .00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 13 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 012113 551100 POL EVIDEN .00 .00 .00 16,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY .00 .00 .00 106,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL POLICE 6,164,524.87 6,037,104.00 6,237,314.00 5,302,259.32 6,038,532.46 6,604,199.00 5.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 14 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 221 FIRE 51 SALARIES 012211 511000 S & W 4,877,556.39 5,201,301.00 5,201,301.00 4,501,854.16 5,201,301.00 5,328,184.00 2.4% 012211 513000 OVERTIME 1,635,358.72 489,300.00 489,300.00 719,982.70 489,300.00 513,500.00 4.9% 012211 513010 OT TRAININ 12,012.88 11,500.00 11,500.00 12,253.40 11,500.00 11,500.00 .0% 012211 515000 MUTUAL AID .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 6,524,927.99 5,702,101.00 5,702,101.00 5,234,090.26 5,702,101.00 5,853,184.00 2.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012212 521000 PRINTING 173.10 250.00 250.00 45.50 250.00 250.00 .0% 012212 527311 LIFE/SAFET 14,210.75 10,900.00 10,900.00 6,546.18 11,946.00 15,000.00 37.6% 012212 527500 VEHICLEREP 128,317.88 80,000.00 80,000.00 65,446.51 80,000.00 100,000.00 25.0% 012212 527605 FIRE CONTR 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 012212 527606 RADIO CONT 9,279.25 10,000.00 10,000.00 1,014.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 012212 529000 PROF SERV 39,328.14 50,000.00 50,000.00 43,360.12 55,000.00 40,000.00 -20.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 196,309.12 156,150.00 156,150.00 121,412.31 162,196.00 170,250.00 9.0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012212 530100 COMP PURCH 1,070.73 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 012212 530503 PREVENTSUP 3,651.75 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,380.20 3,000.00 4,000.00 33.3% 012212 530514 EMS SPLY .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 7,840.45 25,000.00 10,000.00 -60.0% 012212 531000 GAS & OIL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 012212 531200 TIRES 766.73 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 012212 531500 BATTERIES 670.06 750.00 750.00 469.73 750.00 2,000.00 166.7% 012212 532000 CLEAN SUP 8,469.80 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,234.95 7,000.00 7,500.00 7.1% 012212 533200 ELECTR SUP 2,199.26 1,000.00 1,000.00 242.81 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 012212 533300 ALARM SYS 1,804.35 4,000.00 4,000.00 964.18 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 012212 533500 TOOLS 2,792.91 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,316.22 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 012212 534200 BOOKS 549.21 2,000.00 2,000.00 157.25 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 012212 535500 UNIFORMS 50,883.00 52,100.00 52,100.00 49,423.00 52,100.00 52,100.00 .0% 012212 535501 CLOTHING .00 500.00 500.00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0% 012212 535502 PROTECT CL 2,252.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,743.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 .0% 012212 535505 TURNOUT 52,034.48 .00 .00 75,000.00 75,000.00 .00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 127,144.28 105,250.00 105,250.00 153,271.79 180,250.00 93,000.00 -11.6% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012212 540500 DUES/MEMB 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 .0% 012212 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 911.21 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,106.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 15 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 2,011.21 2,600.00 2,600.00 2,206.00 2,600.00 2,600.00 .0% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 012212 560200 ED REIMB 24,972.83 20,000.00 20,000.00 9,009.78 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 012212 568000 FIRE HOSE 2,923.99 3,700.00 3,700.00 2,798.61 3,700.00 3,700.00 .0% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 27,896.82 23,700.00 23,700.00 11,808.39 23,700.00 23,700.00 .0% TOTAL FIRE 6,878,289.42 5,989,801.00 5,989,801.00 5,522,788.75 6,070,847.00 6,142,734.00 2.6% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 16 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 241 INSPECTION SERVICES 51 SALARIES 012411 511000 S & W 384,056.48 406,890.00 406,890.00 341,880.37 406,890.00 416,970.00 2.5% 012411 513000 OVERTIME 783.52 1,900.00 1,900.00 638.56 1,900.00 1,900.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 384,840.00 408,790.00 408,790.00 342,518.93 408,790.00 418,870.00 2.5% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012412 521000 PRINTING 43.10 325.00 325.00 250.00 325.00 400.00 23.1% 012412 529000 PROF SERV 10,356.90 10,000.00 10,000.00 4,903.20 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 10,400.00 10,325.00 10,325.00 5,153.20 10,325.00 10,400.00 .7% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012412 530502 W & M SUP .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 780.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 50.0% 012412 534200 BOOKS 396.00 750.00 750.00 .00 750.00 1,000.00 33.3% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 396.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 780.00 1,750.00 2,500.00 42.9% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012412 540500 DUES/MEMB 790.00 500.00 500.00 1,488.00 500.00 500.00 .0% 012412 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 904.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 280.00 1,300.00 2,600.00 100.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,694.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,768.00 1,800.00 3,100.00 72.2% TOTAL INSPECTION SERVICES 397,330.00 422,665.00 422,665.00 350,220.13 422,665.00 434,870.00 2.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 17 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 291 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 51 SALARIES 012911 511000 S & W 28,080.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,653.95 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 28,080.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,653.95 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012912 530703 RADIO 391.28 .00 .00 970.00 970.00 .00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 391.28 .00 .00 970.00 970.00 .00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012912 540000 OTH CHGEXP 810.83 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 810.83 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 29,282.11 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,623.95 10,970.00 10,000.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 18 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 296 PARKING 51 SALARIES 012961 511000 S & W 15,483.00 15,931.00 15,931.00 13,668.04 15,931.00 16,333.00 2.5% TOTAL SALARIES 15,483.00 15,931.00 15,931.00 13,668.04 15,931.00 16,333.00 2.5% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012962 521000 PRINTING 5,031.50 6,750.00 6,750.00 1,009.50 6,750.00 6,750.00 .0% 012962 527950 GROV/MYRTL 34,999.92 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 .0% 012962 529000 PROF SERV 12,809.89 12,000.00 12,000.00 9,947.05 12,040.65 14,000.00 16.7% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 52,841.31 53,750.00 53,750.00 45,956.55 53,790.65 55,750.00 3.7% TOTAL PARKING 68,324.31 69,681.00 69,681.00 59,624.59 69,721.65 72,083.00 3.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 19 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 300 SCHOOL 51 SALARIES 013001 511000 S & W .00 42,523,875.00 46,342,675.00 .00 42,523,875.00 49,332,180.00 6.5% TOTAL SALARIES .00 42,523,875.00 46,342,675.00 .00 42,523,875.00 49,332,180.00 6.5% TOTAL SCHOOL .00 42,523,875.00 46,342,675.00 .00 42,523,875.00 49,332,180.00 6.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 20 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 399 REGIONAL SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 54 OTHER CHARGES 013012 547100 REGION SCH 1,619,030.00 1,951,636.00 1,951,636.00 1,951,636.00 1,951,636.00 2,066,354.00 5.9% 013012 547200 MINUTEMAN 27,426.18 28,201.00 28,201.00 28,200.18 28,201.00 29,231.00 3.7% 013012 547300 ESSEX AGRI 184,459.00 191,310.00 191,310.00 141,961.00 191,310.00 193,731.00 1.3% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,830,915.18 2,171,147.00 2,171,147.00 2,121,797.18 2,171,147.00 2,289,316.00 5.4% TOTAL REGIONAL SCHOOL ASSESS 1,830,915.18 2,171,147.00 2,171,147.00 2,121,797.18 2,171,147.00 2,289,316.00 5.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 21 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 401 PW ADMINISTRATION/ ENGINEERING 51 SALARIES 014011 511000 S & W 776,408.34 694,535.00 806,239.00 608,324.48 694,535.00 831,489.00 3.1% 014011 512000 PT S&W 20,361.50 .00 21,000.00 6,330.00 .00 21,000.00 .0% 014011 513000 OVERTIME 1,178.00 4,000.00 7,905.00 12,070.40 4,000.00 7,905.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 797,947.84 698,535.00 835,144.00 626,724.88 698,535.00 860,394.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014012 520500 ADVERTIS 4,881.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 11,075.60 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 014012 521000 PRINTING 82.02 4,500.00 4,500.00 .00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 014012 521500 POSTAGE 694.01 4,250.00 4,250.00 1,371.40 4,250.00 4,250.00 .0% 014012 529000 PROF SERV 38,133.81 45,000.00 45,000.00 120,186.83 136,731.76 45,000.00 .0% 014012 529304 WELLNESS 210.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 2,192.50 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% 014012 529500 GIS SERVIC 4,590.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 .00 10,000.00 6,000.00 .0% 01401772 529025 SCH OUTRCH .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 3,500.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 48,590.84 65,250.00 65,250.00 134,826.33 160,981.76 68,750.00 5.4% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014012 533502 PROF TOOLS 4,720.61 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,672.45 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 014012 533503 OPER TOOLS 1,464.09 6,000.00 6,000.00 4,562.60 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0% 014012 535501 CLOTHING 25,993.26 28,000.00 28,000.00 30,739.74 28,000.00 39,015.00 39.3% 014012 535509 SAFE EQUIP 548.49 8,000.00 8,000.00 .00 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 32,726.45 47,000.00 47,000.00 40,974.79 47,000.00 58,015.00 23.4% 54 OTHER CHARGES 014012 540704 PROF DEVEL 8,595.89 12,000.00 12,000.00 3,888.75 12,000.00 15,000.00 25.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 8,595.89 12,000.00 12,000.00 3,888.75 12,000.00 15,000.00 25.0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014012 551046 SOFT LIC 17,526.36 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551072 STWRSTUDY .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551073 ELLPOND .00 .00 .00 80,000.00 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551184 ACCESS 3,871.00 .00 .00 71,129.00 71,129.00 .00 .0% 014012 551194 SUMMER .00 .00 .00 205,147.50 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551195 LEB&SYLVAN .00 .00 .00 175,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 21,397.36 .00 .00 556,276.50 71,129.00 .00 .0% TOTAL PW ADMINISTRATION/ ENG 909,258.38 822,785.00 959,394.00 1,362,691.25 989,645.76 1,002,159.00 4.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 22 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 402 PW FACILITY MAINTENANCE 51 SALARIES 014021 511000 S & W 135,792.56 128,870.00 128,870.00 120,685.86 128,870.00 208,254.00 61.6% 014021 512004 INTERNS 66,682.50 .00 69,120.00 3,495.00 .00 69,120.00 .0% 014021 513000 OVERTIME 15,143.08 15,461.00 15,461.00 13,751.65 15,461.00 15,461.00 .0% 01402531 512002 LIBR PART 15,012.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 14,556.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0% 01402771 511041 SAL CUSTOD 844,902.46 877,783.00 877,783.00 709,894.43 877,783.00 823,767.00 -6.2% 01402771 511042 SAL MAINT 364,951.37 382,744.00 437,093.00 320,856.94 382,744.00 443,980.00 1.6% 01402771 512003 SCH PART 24,580.91 25,000.00 25,000.00 22,065.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0% 01402771 513000 OT SCH BLD 91,842.27 60,000.00 78,329.00 56,439.13 60,000.00 78,329.00 .0% 01402771 513008 OT F GREEN 45,929.85 7,960.00 7,960.00 31,212.40 7,960.00 30,000.00 276.9% TOTAL SALARIES 1,604,837.00 1,522,818.00 1,664,616.00 1,292,956.41 1,522,818.00 1,718,911.00 3.3% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014022 522525 ESCO PROJ 230,456.94 237,941.00 237,941.00 237,940.64 237,941.00 245,649.00 3.2% 014022 522526 ESCO QC 8,117.22 16,621.00 16,621.00 11,882.78 28,503.78 16,621.00 .0% 014022 527700 MUNBLD REP 74,642.58 120,000.00 120,000.00 139,692.49 120,000.00 620,000.00 416.7% 014022 527759 MUN MAJ CL 6,907.73 30,000.00 30,000.00 7,500.00 30,092.27 30,000.00 .0% 014022 529000 PROF SERV 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 500.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 01402502 522506 CH ELECTR 42,999.30 55,620.00 55,620.00 33,950.13 55,620.00 55,620.00 .0% 01402502 522611 CH HEAT 17,166.53 18,700.00 18,700.00 16,855.16 18,700.00 18,700.00 .0% 01402512 522507 STR LIGHTS 125,403.26 168,000.00 168,000.00 128,424.51 168,000.00 168,000.00 .0% 01402522 522509 COA ELECT 8,416.10 6,800.00 6,800.00 11,670.75 6,800.00 6,800.00 .0% 01402522 522613 COA HEAT 2,326.90 4,910.00 4,910.00 2,525.24 4,910.00 4,910.00 .0% 01402532 522510 LIBRARY EL 20,041.96 60,000.00 60,000.00 82,150.61 60,000.00 110,000.00 83.3% 01402532 522614 LIBR HEAT 6,388.30 .00 .00 904.17 .00 .00 .0% 01402542 522511 POLICE ELE 20,736.58 22,200.00 22,200.00 6,900.28 22,200.00 22,200.00 .0% 01402542 522615 POL HEAT 9,669.53 7,500.00 7,500.00 10,542.47 7,500.00 7,500.00 .0% 01402552 522512 FIRE ELEC 34,494.67 33,300.00 33,300.00 36,057.45 33,300.00 33,300.00 .0% 01402552 522616 FIRE HEAT 19,362.11 20,000.00 20,000.00 23,043.44 23,013.89 20,000.00 .0% 01402582 522515 PARK ELECT 31,940.47 31,800.00 31,800.00 25,642.61 31,800.00 31,800.00 .0% 01402592 522516 CEM ELECT 3,928.34 6,900.00 6,900.00 3,029.99 6,900.00 6,900.00 .0% 01402592 522619 CEM HEAT 4,393.59 4,250.00 4,250.00 4,497.98 4,250.00 4,250.00 .0% 01402602 522508 OPER ELECT 18,184.95 49,440.00 49,440.00 23,647.96 49,440.00 49,440.00 .0% 01402602 522612 OPER HEAT 34,707.26 39,000.00 39,000.00 54,932.72 39,000.00 39,000.00 .0% 01402772 522524 SCH ELECT 959,078.87 840,000.00 840,000.00 877,387.81 840,000.00 860,000.00 2.4% 01402772 522627 SCH HEAT 312,470.71 267,800.00 267,800.00 490,474.18 267,929.44 300,000.00 12.0% 01402772 527550 SCH CLEAN 152,839.39 236,900.00 236,900.00 29,958.81 237,224.09 236,900.00 .0% 01402772 527551 SCH GROUND .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0% 01402772 527552 SCH EQUIP 149,535.44 77,250.00 77,250.00 79,029.03 98,702.46 77,250.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 23 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 01402772 527553 SCH SYSTEM 9,608.50 21,800.00 21,800.00 14,640.14 28,946.77 21,800.00 .0% 01402772 527554 SCH DOOR 12,885.64 5,000.00 5,000.00 276.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 01402772 527555 SCHOOL SEC 7,601.58 10,000.00 10,000.00 6,105.88 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 2,344,304.45 2,436,732.00 2,436,732.00 2,360,163.23 2,480,773.70 3,046,640.00 25.0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014022 533100 CLEAN SUP 8,815.14 20,000.00 20,000.00 24,097.47 23,975.50 20,000.00 .0% 014022 533107 CLEAN EQUI 13,412.99 13,750.00 13,750.00 3,915.00 13,750.00 13,750.00 .0% 01402772 531825 SCH CONTR 470,010.74 437,750.00 437,750.00 347,432.11 464,006.00 437,750.00 .0% 01402772 533115 SC CUSTOD 78,790.50 146,000.00 146,000.00 136,769.04 146,000.00 146,000.00 .0% 01402772 533116 SCH MAINT 113,373.28 98,000.00 98,000.00 104,129.93 98,000.00 98,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 684,402.65 715,500.00 715,500.00 616,343.55 745,731.50 715,500.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014023 551094 REPAIR .00 .00 40,000.00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 01402772 551191 ASBESTOS 75,000.00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .00 100,000.00 .0% 01402773 551172 SCHOOL REP 3,711.25 .00 4,345,052.00 3,847,983.53 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 78,711.25 .00 4,385,052.00 3,947,983.53 .00 100,000.00 -97.7% TOTAL PW FACILITY MAINTENANC 4,712,255.35 4,675,050.00 9,201,900.00 8,217,446.72 4,749,323.20 5,581,051.00 -39.3% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 24 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 422 PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY 51 SALARIES 014221 511000 S & W 277,736.26 297,292.00 297,292.00 252,037.18 297,292.00 393,738.00 32.4% 014221 512004 INTERNS 4,000.00 .00 4,800.00 .00 .00 4,800.00 .0% 014221 513000 OVERTIME 26,544.21 27,973.00 33,737.00 16,519.78 27,973.00 33,737.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 308,280.47 325,265.00 335,829.00 268,556.96 325,265.00 432,275.00 28.7% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014222 520200 TRAF SIG 12,568.86 17,000.00 17,000.00 10,000.00 21,000.00 17,000.00 .0% 014222 520450 LIGHT MAIN 20,273.91 15,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 21,400.00 42.7% 014222 524000 HIRE EQUIP 27,104.46 27,500.00 27,500.00 22,849.53 29,470.00 27,500.00 .0% 014222 526900 TRAF MRKNG 58,073.29 50,000.00 60,000.00 30,000.00 50,000.00 60,000.00 .0% 014222 527100 CATCH BSN 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 .0% 014222 527101 NPDES DRAI 39,130.37 62,000.00 62,000.00 68,895.00 127,386.50 62,000.00 .0% 014222 527102 DRAINMAINT 560.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 49,115.00 68,415.00 20,000.00 .0% 014222 527105 MS4 27,543.84 44,725.00 44,725.00 27,787.84 58,077.84 44,725.00 .0% 014222 527307 SIDEWK REP 27,587.03 20,100.00 20,100.00 38,149.00 55,210.00 20,100.00 .0% 014222 529012 ST SWEEP 52,208.85 55,000.00 55,000.00 52,000.00 55,000.00 96,000.00 74.5% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 295,050.61 341,325.00 351,325.00 348,796.37 509,559.34 398,725.00 13.5% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014222 533000 PAINTS 6,604.45 8,266.00 8,266.00 5,461.00 8,266.00 8,266.00 .0% 014222 533504 BARRICADE 379.61 .00 .00 .00 1,720.39 2,100.00 .0% 014222 535800 BUT PATCH 35,319.30 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 44,000.00 10.0% 014222 536000 CEM&CONCR 1,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 81.89 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 014222 536210 ROAD STRUC 4,255.99 7,560.00 7,560.00 3,760.00 7,560.00 7,560.00 .0% 014222 537200 LUMBER 1,000.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 800.00 2,800.00 2,400.00 .0% 014222 538000 SIGN MAT 15,260.47 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 64,319.82 70,726.00 70,726.00 59,102.89 72,846.39 76,826.00 8.6% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014222 551183 TRAFCALM 14,679.75 .00 50,000.00 124,115.85 110,320.25 50,000.00 .0% 014223 551101 ROADS .00 .00 600,000.00 180,000.00 .00 600,000.00 .0% 014223 551165 DRAIN 40,914.67 .00 330,000.00 39,085.34 39,085.34 330,000.00 .0% 014223 551190 SIDEWALK 23,436.20 .00 250,000.00 66,563.80 66,563.80 250,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 79,030.62 .00 1,230,000.00 409,764.99 215,969.39 1,230,000.00 .0% TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY 746,681.52 737,316.00 1,987,880.00 1,086,221.21 1,123,640.12 2,137,826.00 7.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 25 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 423 PUBLIC WORKS SNOW REMOVAL 51 SALARIES 014231 513000 OVERTIME 217,462.29 144,125.00 144,125.00 347,787.75 144,125.00 200,000.00 38.8% TOTAL SALARIES 217,462.29 144,125.00 144,125.00 347,787.75 144,125.00 200,000.00 38.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014232 524000 HIRE EQUIP 195,196.46 273,700.00 273,700.00 544,915.83 273,700.00 274,700.00 .4% 014232 529015 YOUTH SNOW .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 014232 529220 WEATHER 2,794.40 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,954.38 2,300.00 2,300.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 197,990.86 276,000.00 276,000.00 547,870.21 276,000.00 277,000.00 .4% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014232 531000 GAS&OIL 55,020.41 15,000.00 15,000.00 60,318.15 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0% 014232 531201 TIRE CHAIN 7,165.05 2,000.00 2,000.00 5,524.44 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 014232 531203 PLOW PARTS 42,773.09 30,000.00 30,000.00 104,338.92 30,000.00 30,000.00 .0% 014232 531800 PARTS&REP 71,949.16 35,000.00 35,000.00 94,801.58 35,000.00 35,000.00 .0% 014232 533500 TOOLS 12,114.18 2,000.00 2,000.00 16,718.70 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 014232 534900 SALT 370,524.54 237,000.00 237,000.00 428,751.15 237,000.00 237,000.00 .0% 014232 535000 SAND&GRAVE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 014232 535401 SNOW MEALS .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,945.37 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 559,546.43 323,000.00 323,000.00 712,398.31 323,000.00 323,000.00 .0% TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS SNOW REMO 974,999.58 743,125.00 743,125.00 1,608,056.27 743,125.00 800,000.00 7.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 26 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 433 PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WASTE/SANI 51 SALARIES 014331 511000 S & W 126,651.12 138,355.00 138,355.00 110,630.25 138,355.00 130,981.00 -5.3% 014331 512000 PT S&W 6,225.00 5,000.00 7,500.00 .00 5,000.00 7,500.00 .0% 014331 513000 OVERTIME 60,804.92 38,300.00 58,000.00 37,217.99 38,300.00 58,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 193,681.04 181,655.00 203,855.00 147,848.24 181,655.00 196,481.00 -3.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014332 524000 HIRE EQUIP 45,583.47 40,000.00 40,000.00 39,451.40 40,000.00 50,000.00 25.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 45,583.47 40,000.00 40,000.00 39,451.40 40,000.00 50,000.00 25.0% TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WAS 239,264.51 221,655.00 243,855.00 187,299.64 221,655.00 246,481.00 1.1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 27 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 475 PW PARK & FORESTRY 51 SALARIES 014751 511000 S & W 579,655.22 641,092.00 607,911.00 467,618.95 607,911.00 581,699.00 -4.3% 014751 512000 PT S&W 16,120.00 .00 24,000.00 .00 .00 24,000.00 .0% 014751 513000 OVERTIME 56,894.27 40,375.00 55,900.00 38,433.06 40,375.00 55,900.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 652,669.49 681,467.00 687,811.00 506,052.01 648,286.00 661,599.00 -3.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014752 524006 FRST HIRED 20,960.00 21,500.00 154,681.00 69,278.20 54,681.00 100,000.00 -35.4% 014752 524007 PARK HIRED 27,230.20 30,000.00 30,000.00 17,270.39 31,230.20 30,000.00 .0% 014752 527400 IRRIG REP 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 8,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 .0% 014752 527806 PLYGRND RE 1,474.44 6,500.00 26,500.00 13,679.52 11,239.08 26,500.00 .0% 014752 528805 MOW&MAINT 51,260.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 57,421.00 70,690.00 68,000.00 36.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 112,924.64 120,000.00 273,181.00 165,649.11 179,840.28 236,500.00 -13.4% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014752 531826 EQUIP PART 7,459.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 3,000.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 .0% 014752 533050 FLD MRKNG 6,638.82 7,500.00 7,500.00 6,763.15 7,500.00 7,500.00 .0% 014752 533505 LAND EQUIP 5,224.93 6,500.00 6,500.00 3,062.50 8,269.80 6,500.00 .0% 014752 535200 LANDSC SUP 43,438.62 50,000.00 55,000.00 32,188.82 50,000.00 55,000.00 .0% 014752 537300 FENCE MAT 420.35 4,200.00 4,200.00 1,500.00 5,279.65 4,200.00 .0% 014752 537610 BEN&BARR .00 4,200.00 4,200.00 5,183.12 8,187.73 4,200.00 .0% 014752 537640 ADOPTASITE 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00 .0% 014752 537641 FLOWERVET .00 .00 .00 8,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 68,181.72 78,900.00 88,900.00 59,697.59 85,737.18 88,900.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014752 551182 TREES 34,859.00 .00 100,000.00 141,363.15 41,363.15 100,000.00 .0% 014753 551168 PARKS 75,776.45 .00 536,000.00 283,791.55 283,791.55 .00 .0% 014753 551169 COURTUPGRA 7,694.15 .00 125,000.00 13,537.75 437.75 .00 .0% 014753 551177 FIELD .00 .00 352,300.00 33,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 118,329.60 .00 1,113,300.00 471,692.45 325,592.45 100,000.00 -91.0% TOTAL PW PARK & FORESTRY 952,105.45 880,367.00 2,163,192.00 1,203,091.16 1,239,455.91 1,086,999.00 -49.8% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 28 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 485 PW AUTOMOTIVE 51 SALARIES 014851 511000 S & W 167,223.01 155,827.00 212,951.00 125,826.73 155,827.00 150,368.00 -29.4% 014851 513000 OVERTIME 11,414.77 6,160.00 6,160.00 5,918.35 6,160.00 6,160.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 178,637.78 161,987.00 219,111.00 131,745.08 161,987.00 156,528.00 -28.6% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014852 531000 GAS & OIL 30,589.49 120,000.00 120,000.00 97,677.29 120,000.00 140,000.00 16.7% 014852 531200 TIRES 2,304.18 15,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 21,775.00 45.2% 014852 531204 POL TIRES 3,000.00 3,308.00 3,308.00 2,500.00 3,308.00 3,308.00 .0% 014852 531205 WELD SUPP 1,639.05 2,040.00 2,040.00 1,500.00 2,040.00 2,040.00 .0% 014852 531500 BATTERIES 1,500.00 4,245.00 4,245.00 .00 4,245.00 4,245.00 .0% 014852 531800 PARTS&REP 93,282.06 98,313.00 98,313.00 122,363.76 102,609.26 98,313.00 .0% 014852 531824 EVCHARGIN .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00 .0% 014852 532000 CLEAN&DISF 2,413.00 3,360.00 3,360.00 3,020.00 3,360.00 3,360.00 .0% 014852 533500 TOOLS 2,961.82 4,500.00 4,500.00 2,047.64 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 01485542 531804 POL MV RP 13,077.91 20,000.00 20,000.00 30,678.94 27,660.96 25,650.00 28.3% 01485772 531814 ALL SCH MV 4,517.38 8,400.00 8,400.00 1,200.00 8,400.00 8,400.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 155,284.89 279,166.00 279,166.00 270,987.63 291,123.22 326,591.00 17.0% TOTAL PW AUTOMOTIVE 333,922.67 441,153.00 498,277.00 402,732.71 453,110.22 483,119.00 -3.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 29 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 491 CEMETERY 51 SALARIES 014911 511000 S & W 166,192.07 146,694.00 208,038.00 141,307.65 146,694.00 294,494.00 41.6% 014911 512000 PT S&W 21,096.54 15,000.00 24,580.00 4,266.86 15,000.00 24,650.00 .3% 014911 513000 OVERTIME 16,654.08 15,400.00 15,400.00 22,616.47 15,400.00 15,400.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 203,942.69 177,094.00 248,018.00 168,190.98 177,094.00 334,544.00 34.9% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014912 524000 HIRE EQUIP 5,593.10 3,000.00 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 4,800.00 60.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 5,593.10 3,000.00 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 4,800.00 60.0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014912 530704 CEM MARK .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 014912 531205 WELD SUPP 201.55 850.00 850.00 500.00 850.00 850.00 .0% 014912 532000 CLEAN&DISF .00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 900.00 80.0% 014912 535200 LANDSC SUP 12,397.95 12,000.00 12,000.00 8,327.31 12,869.00 16,700.00 39.2% 014912 536000 CEM&CONCR .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 4,500.00 350.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 12,599.50 16,850.00 16,850.00 9,327.31 17,719.00 25,450.00 51.0% TOTAL CEMETERY 222,135.29 196,944.00 267,868.00 177,518.29 197,813.00 364,794.00 36.2% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 30 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 511 HEALTH 51 SALARIES 015111 511000 S & W 539,988.88 539,369.00 539,369.00 468,470.96 539,369.00 634,428.00 17.6% 015111 513000 OVERTIME .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 .0% 01511771 511000 S&W SCHOOL 712,986.88 747,047.00 747,047.00 545,224.37 747,047.00 842,326.00 12.8% TOTAL SALARIES 1,252,975.76 1,286,416.00 1,286,416.00 1,013,695.33 1,286,416.00 1,501,754.00 16.7% 52 CONTRACTUAL 015112 520500 ADVERTISE .00 250.00 250.00 .00 250.00 250.00 .0% 015112 521000 PRINTING 282.37 250.00 250.00 67.42 250.00 250.00 .0% 015112 522711 SHARPS 1,750.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,610.00 1,940.00 1,800.00 .0% 015112 523000 MILEAGE 490.43 1,000.00 1,000.00 192.38 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 015112 524500 PEST CONTR 24,893.97 21,500.00 21,500.00 19,853.06 21,500.00 21,500.00 .0% 015112 529000 PROF SERV 380.64 8,000.00 8,000.00 502.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0% 015112 529031 ANIM SHELT 3,282.74 4,000.00 4,000.00 200.00 4,000.00 9,000.00 125.0% 01511772 529000 PROF SERV 5,528.69 9,000.00 9,000.00 7,135.50 9,000.00 9,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 36,608.84 45,800.00 45,800.00 29,560.36 45,940.00 50,800.00 10.9% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 015112 530501 MISC SUP 726.23 600.00 600.00 262.44 600.00 600.00 .0% 015112 533500 TOOLS 410.84 600.00 600.00 98.07 600.00 600.00 .0% 01511772 532100 MEDICALSUP 8,667.69 8,900.00 8,900.00 3,732.50 8,900.00 8,900.00 .0% 01511772 535501 CLOTHING 4,000.00 4,400.00 4,400.00 4,000.00 4,400.00 4,800.00 9.1% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 13,804.76 14,500.00 14,500.00 8,093.01 14,500.00 14,900.00 2.8% 54 OTHER CHARGES 015112 540500 DUES/MEMB 905.64 800.00 800.00 1,045.38 800.00 800.00 .0% 015112 540700 SEMINARS 2,520.37 2,500.00 2,500.00 606.16 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,426.01 3,300.00 3,300.00 1,651.54 3,300.00 3,300.00 .0% TOTAL HEALTH 1,306,815.37 1,350,016.00 1,350,016.00 1,053,000.24 1,350,156.00 1,570,754.00 16.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 31 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 540 BEEBE ESTATE 52 CONTRACTUAL 015402 522505 BEEBE ELEC 2,544.70 1,800.00 1,800.00 2,012.16 1,800.00 1,800.00 .0% 015402 522605 BEEBE GAS 3,369.32 3,900.00 3,900.00 3,998.75 3,900.00 3,900.00 .0% 015402 527700 BLDGREPAIR 749.82 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,044.15 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 6,663.84 7,700.00 7,700.00 7,055.06 7,700.00 7,700.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 015402 530501 MISC SUP .00 200.00 200.00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL .00 200.00 200.00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0% TOTAL BEEBE ESTATE 6,663.84 7,900.00 7,900.00 7,055.06 7,900.00 7,900.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 32 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 541 COUNCIL ON AGING 51 SALARIES 015411 511000 S & W 285,779.30 260,084.00 260,084.00 223,647.76 260,084.00 294,946.00 13.4% TOTAL SALARIES 285,779.30 260,084.00 260,084.00 223,647.76 260,084.00 294,946.00 13.4% 52 CONTRACTUAL 015412 521000 PRINTING .00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 .0% 015412 523000 MILEAGE 130.25 50.00 50.00 .00 50.00 100.00 100.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 130.25 450.00 450.00 400.00 450.00 500.00 11.1% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 015412 530501 MISC SUP 1,084.92 1,095.00 1,095.00 1,095.00 1,095.00 2,500.00 128.3% 015412 535500 UNIFORMS 400.00 400.00 400.00 42.00 400.00 500.00 25.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 1,484.92 1,495.00 1,495.00 1,137.00 1,495.00 3,000.00 100.7% 54 OTHER CHARGES 015412 540500 DUES/MEMB 3,332.00 3,332.00 3,332.00 2,626.56 3,332.00 4,415.00 32.5% 015412 543800 PROGRAM SU .00 .00 40,000.00 11,213.88 .00 2,500.00 -93.8% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,332.00 3,332.00 43,332.00 13,840.44 3,332.00 6,915.00 -84.0% TOTAL COUNCIL ON AGING 290,726.47 265,361.00 305,361.00 239,025.20 265,361.00 305,361.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 33 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 542 WOMEN'S COMMISSION 54 OTHER CHARGES 015422 540000 OTH CHGEXP 1,025.52 .00 .00 117.50 117.50 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,025.52 .00 .00 117.50 117.50 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL WOMEN'S COMMISSION 1,025.52 .00 .00 117.50 117.50 2,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 34 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 543 VETERANS 51 SALARIES 015431 511000 S & W 179,987.48 74,256.00 74,256.00 63,272.40 74,256.00 76,513.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 179,987.48 74,256.00 74,256.00 63,272.40 74,256.00 76,513.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 015432 523000 MILEAGE 246.50 100.00 100.00 492.08 100.00 1,000.00 900.0% 015432 525303 LICENSES 973.04 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 500.00 -50.0% 015432 527803 WAR MEM 1,947.58 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,594.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 100.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 3,167.12 6,100.00 6,100.00 3,086.08 6,100.00 11,500.00 88.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 015432 540500 DUES 185.91 250.00 250.00 600.94 250.00 200.00 -20.0% 015432 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 1,721.22 1,000.00 1,000.00 513.28 1,000.00 3,000.00 200.0% 015432 543800 PROGRAM SU .00 .00 30,000.00 5,835.26 .00 .00 .0% 015432 544000 VET BENE 157,806.81 175,000.00 175,000.00 152,151.17 175,000.00 192,650.00 10.1% 015432 544020 EVENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 5,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 159,713.94 176,250.00 206,250.00 159,100.65 176,250.00 200,850.00 -2.6% TOTAL VETERANS 342,868.54 256,606.00 286,606.00 225,459.13 256,606.00 288,863.00 .8% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 35 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 544 HUMAN RIGHTS 54 OTHER CHARGES 015442 540000 OTH CHGEXP .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL HUMAN RIGHTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 36 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 545 DISABILITY COMMISSION 54 OTHER CHARGES 015452 540000 OTH CHGEXP 1,461.45 .00 .00 605.44 605.44 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,461.45 .00 .00 605.44 605.44 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL DISABILITY COMMISSION 1,461.45 .00 .00 605.44 605.44 2,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 37 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 611 LIBRARY 51 SALARIES 016111 511000 S & W 1,064,612.52 1,052,032.00 1,077,347.00 912,321.30 1,052,032.00 1,170,932.00 8.7% 016111 513000 OVERTIME 12,770.02 12,881.00 12,881.00 8,082.98 12,881.00 14,901.00 15.7% TOTAL SALARIES 1,077,382.54 1,064,913.00 1,090,228.00 920,404.28 1,064,913.00 1,185,833.00 8.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 016112 521000 PRINTING 461.72 1,000.00 1,000.00 593.29 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 016112 521500 POSTAGE 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,740.19 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 016112 523000 MILEAGE 85.93 250.00 250.00 .00 250.00 250.00 .0% 016112 525104 NOBLE 52,780.02 54,372.00 54,372.00 54,372.00 54,372.00 55,869.00 2.8% 016112 527702 CONTRACT 15,937.33 15,235.00 15,235.00 14,515.52 15,235.00 15,235.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 70,265.00 71,857.00 71,857.00 71,221.00 71,857.00 73,354.00 2.1% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 016112 530100 COMP PURCH 1,484.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 492.99 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% 016112 530500 OFFICE SUP 7,894.07 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,889.63 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0% 016112 534100 AUDIO MAT 1,232.48 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,332.79 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 016112 534150 VIDEO FORM 2,141.78 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,012.86 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 016112 534200 BOOKS 46,810.92 35,000.00 51,550.00 51,550.00 35,000.00 53,000.00 2.8% 016112 534210 ELECTRONIC 1,792.75 2,330.00 2,330.00 2,192.35 2,330.00 2,330.00 .0% 016112 534220 NETWRK ECO 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 30,155.00 10.8% 016112 534230 DOWNLOAD 22,660.97 20,000.00 20,000.00 19,247.43 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 016112 534240 ELECTR DAT 16,581.74 17,800.00 17,800.00 12,370.29 17,800.00 15,000.00 -15.7% 016112 534300 LIB PASSES 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 .0% 016112 534800 RECRE SUP 1,031.29 1,000.00 1,000.00 944.53 1,000.00 .00 -100.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 131,230.00 121,230.00 137,780.00 129,632.87 121,230.00 138,360.00 .4% 54 OTHER CHARGES 016112 540500 DUES/MEMB 814.00 300.00 300.00 425.00 300.00 300.00 .0% 016112 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 500.00 500.00 500.00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0% 016112 542700 RECPROGRAM 2,086.00 2,600.00 2,600.00 2,455.00 2,600.00 2,600.00 .0% 016112 543800 PROGRAM SU .00 .00 10,000.00 9,311.05 .00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,400.00 3,400.00 13,400.00 12,191.05 3,400.00 13,400.00 .0% TOTAL LIBRARY 1,282,277.54 1,261,400.00 1,313,265.00 1,133,449.20 1,261,400.00 1,410,947.00 7.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 38 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 631 RECREATION 51 SALARIES 016311 511000 S & W .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,070.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,070.00 .0% TOTAL RECREATION .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,070.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 39 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 652 PINE BANKS 51 SALARIES 016521 511000 S & W 229,941.66 266,928.00 266,928.00 214,743.02 266,928.00 271,681.00 1.8% 016521 513000 OVERTIME 3,665.15 5,770.00 5,770.00 4,634.61 5,770.00 6,531.00 13.2% TOTAL SALARIES 233,606.81 272,698.00 272,698.00 219,377.63 272,698.00 278,212.00 2.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 016522 522000 TELEPHONE 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 3,840.00 -30.2% 016522 522500 ELECTRIC 21,050.00 21,050.00 21,050.00 21,050.00 21,050.00 9,500.00 -54.9% 016522 527500 MV REPAIRS 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 016522 527700 BLDGREPAIR 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 016522 528600 AUDIT SERV 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 16,425.00 26.3% 016522 528804 ATH FIELD 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,500.00 6.1% 016522 529000 PROF SERV 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 55,850.00 55,850.00 55,850.00 55,850.00 55,850.00 46,265.00 -17.2% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 016522 530500 OFFICE SUP 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 530800 HEAT FUEL 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,450.00 4,450.00 4,500.00 12.5% 016522 531000 GAS & OIL 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 .0% 016522 532000 CLEAN SUP 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 533000 PAINTS 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 533500 TOOLS 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 535100 PARK SUP 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 .0% 016522 537200 LUMBER 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 65,000.00 65,000.00 65,000.00 65,450.00 65,450.00 65,625.00 1.0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 016522 543201 WCINS PINE 4,750.00 4,750.00 4,750.00 5,250.00 4,750.00 5,250.00 10.5% 016522 544320 FIRE INS 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 7.1% 016522 544325 PB LIAB IN 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,750.00 1,250.00 .0% 016522 544330 AUTO INS 2,550.00 2,550.00 2,550.00 2,875.00 2,875.00 2,875.00 12.7% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 15,550.00 15,550.00 15,550.00 16,875.00 16,875.00 16,875.00 8.5% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 016522 551053 PB VEH&EQU .00 .00 .00 15,520.50 .00 28,130.00 .0% 016523 551099 PB PROJECT 101,294.18 101,295.00 101,295.00 101,294.18 101,295.00 75,971.00 -25.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 40 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 016523 551102 PF SHED 48,597.67 48,598.00 48,598.00 48,597.67 48,598.00 48,598.00 .0% 016523 551189 TURF/PLAYG 76,828.15 76,829.00 76,829.00 76,828.15 76,829.00 76,829.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 226,720.00 226,722.00 226,722.00 242,240.50 226,722.00 229,528.00 1.2% TOTAL PINE BANKS 596,726.81 635,820.00 635,820.00 599,793.13 637,595.00 636,505.00 .1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 41 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 693 MEMORIAL BUILDING 51 SALARIES 016931 511000 S & W 158,106.32 148,886.00 148,886.00 118,443.62 148,886.00 153,361.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 158,106.32 148,886.00 148,886.00 118,443.62 148,886.00 153,361.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 016932 522500 ELECTRIC 16,850.60 20,700.00 20,700.00 9,074.98 25,959.88 20,700.00 .0% 016932 522600 GAS HEAT 16,368.93 12,295.00 12,295.00 17,313.78 12,295.00 12,295.00 .0% 016932 527303 ELEVATOR 5,535.92 5,813.00 5,813.00 5,768.72 5,813.00 6,011.00 3.4% 016932 527700 BLDGREPAIR 8,645.29 6,273.00 6,273.00 1,861.12 6,273.00 6,273.00 .0% 016932 529000 PROF SERV 14,614.19 16,000.00 16,000.00 15,891.19 16,000.00 22,240.00 39.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 62,014.93 61,081.00 61,081.00 49,909.79 66,340.88 67,519.00 10.5% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 016932 530501 MISC SUP 5,200.74 5,170.00 5,170.00 3,769.59 5,170.00 5,170.00 .0% 016932 530508 MARKET SUP 393.00 800.00 800.00 26.98 800.00 800.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 5,593.74 5,970.00 5,970.00 3,796.57 5,970.00 5,970.00 .0% TOTAL MEMORIAL BUILDING 225,714.99 215,937.00 215,937.00 172,149.98 221,196.88 226,850.00 5.1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 42 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 711 MUNICIPAL DEBT 56 MISCELLANEOUS 017112 565000 MUNI DEBT 2,259,500.00 2,333,100.00 2,333,100.00 2,410,200.00 2,333,100.00 2,179,000.00 -6.6% 017112 565010 EX PRINC 1,733,909.35 1,809,910.00 1,809,910.00 1,809,909.35 1,809,910.00 1,934,410.00 6.9% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 3,993,409.35 4,143,010.00 4,143,010.00 4,220,109.35 4,143,010.00 4,113,410.00 -.7% TOTAL MUNICIPAL DEBT 3,993,409.35 4,143,010.00 4,143,010.00 4,220,109.35 4,143,010.00 4,113,410.00 -.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 43 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 751 MUNICIPAL DEBT INTEREST 54 OTHER CHARGES 017512 549102 MUNI INT 1,127,840.76 1,472,667.00 1,472,667.00 1,514,593.77 1,472,667.00 1,396,459.00 -5.2% 017512 549103 EXEMPT INT 227,255.94 159,778.00 159,778.00 159,777.75 159,778.00 2,042,017.00 1178.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,355,096.70 1,632,445.00 1,632,445.00 1,674,371.52 1,632,445.00 3,438,476.00 110.6% TOTAL MUNICIPAL DEBT INTERES 1,355,096.70 1,632,445.00 1,632,445.00 1,674,371.52 1,632,445.00 3,438,476.00 110.6% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 44 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 752 PROJECTED DEBT & TEMP INTEREST 54 OTHER CHARGES 017522 549100 PROJ DEBT 311,275.56 380,300.00 380,300.00 312,968.75 380,300.00 897,362.00 136.0% 017522 549103 EXEMPT INT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 311,275.56 380,300.00 380,300.00 312,968.75 380,300.00 897,362.00 136.0% TOTAL PROJECTED DEBT & TEMP 311,275.56 380,300.00 380,300.00 312,968.75 380,300.00 897,362.00 136.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 45 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 911 PENSION 51 SALARIES 019111 511010 CONTRIB 7,366,574.00 7,620,971.00 8,120,971.00 8,120,971.00 7,620,971.00 8,272,164.00 1.9% TOTAL SALARIES 7,366,574.00 7,620,971.00 8,120,971.00 8,120,971.00 7,620,971.00 8,272,164.00 1.9% TOTAL PENSION 7,366,574.00 7,620,971.00 8,120,971.00 8,120,971.00 7,620,971.00 8,272,164.00 1.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 46 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 912 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 54 OTHER CHARGES 019122 543100 W C MED 147,408.67 100,000.00 100,000.00 129,433.54 100,000.00 150,000.00 50.0% 019122 543101 W C EXP 35,166.32 50,000.00 50,000.00 36,309.03 50,000.00 50,000.00 .0% 019122 543102 W C BENE 241,935.54 234,000.00 234,000.00 212,089.44 234,000.00 234,000.00 .0% 019122 543200 INDEMN 80,331.61 70,000.00 70,000.00 55,961.52 70,000.00 70,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 504,842.14 454,000.00 454,000.00 433,793.53 454,000.00 504,000.00 11.0% TOTAL WORKER'S COMPENSATION 504,842.14 454,000.00 454,000.00 433,793.53 454,000.00 504,000.00 11.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 47 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 913 UNEMPLOYMENT 54 OTHER CHARGES 019132 544400 UNEMP EXP 79,969.86 411,000.00 411,000.00 155,168.59 418,440.00 100,000.00 -75.7% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 79,969.86 411,000.00 411,000.00 155,168.59 418,440.00 100,000.00 -75.7% TOTAL UNEMPLOYMENT 79,969.86 411,000.00 411,000.00 155,168.59 418,440.00 100,000.00 -75.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 48 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 914 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 51 SALARIES 019141 511000 S & W 96,816.15 101,220.00 101,220.00 90,294.49 101,220.00 115,107.00 13.7% TOTAL SALARIES 96,816.15 101,220.00 101,220.00 90,294.49 101,220.00 115,107.00 13.7% 54 OTHER CHARGES 019142 549201 GROUP HEAL 13,139,054.91 14,500,000.00 14,942,455.00 11,914,426.63 14,500,000.00 16,426,989.00 9.9% 019142 549214 LIFE INS P 79,832.37 90,000.00 90,000.00 71,866.17 90,000.00 90,000.00 .0% 019142 549215 SENTINEL F 13,822.60 16,000.00 16,000.00 12,743.80 16,000.00 16,000.00 .0% 019142 549217 PART B 70% 928,880.95 985,000.00 985,000.00 953,755.00 985,000.00 1,056,720.00 7.3% 019142 549218 PART B PEN 21,673.90 22,000.00 22,000.00 15,694.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 .0% 019142 549223 HIATUS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 019142 549224 OPT OUT 784,050.34 816,800.00 816,800.00 618,430.14 816,800.00 816,800.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 14,967,315.07 16,429,800.00 16,872,255.00 13,586,915.74 16,429,800.00 18,428,509.00 9.2% TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 15,064,131.22 16,531,020.00 16,973,475.00 13,677,210.23 16,531,020.00 18,543,616.00 9.3% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 49 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 916 MEDICARE TAX CITY PORTION 54 OTHER CHARGES 019162 548000 MED TX CTY 983,942.45 1,005,581.00 1,046,705.00 848,010.22 1,005,581.00 1,099,040.00 5.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 983,942.45 1,005,581.00 1,046,705.00 848,010.22 1,005,581.00 1,099,040.00 5.0% TOTAL MEDICARE TAX CITY PORT 983,942.45 1,005,581.00 1,046,705.00 848,010.22 1,005,581.00 1,099,040.00 5.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 50 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 930 DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT 52 CONTRACTUAL 019302 527602 IT COPY LE 47,006.97 27,707.00 27,707.00 21,125.30 31,023.21 27,707.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 47,006.97 27,707.00 27,707.00 21,125.30 31,023.21 27,707.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 019302 530100 IT COMP PU 66,308.12 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 .0% 019302 530103 IT PRINTER 3,541.10 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,173.10 2,371.26 2,000.00 .0% 019302 530500 OFFICE SUP 21,108.52 33,329.00 33,329.00 35,392.86 38,076.07 33,329.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 90,957.74 63,329.00 63,329.00 65,565.96 68,447.33 63,329.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 019303 551059 PERMIT SFT 50,688.27 60,000.00 60,000.00 54,939.08 79,072.21 60,000.00 .0% 019303 551165 DRAIN 2,564.15 .00 .00 76,055.73 76,055.73 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 53,252.42 60,000.00 60,000.00 130,994.81 155,127.94 60,000.00 .0% TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT 191,217.13 151,036.00 151,036.00 217,686.07 254,598.48 151,036.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 51 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 931 CAPITAL OUTLAY 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 019313 530706 FIRE EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 109,000.00 .0% 019313 535505 BUNKER GEA .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 58,500.00 .0% 019313 537500 FURN&FIX .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .0% 01931773 537500 FURN&TECH .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 367,500.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 019313 551032 PUMP .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 50,000.00 .0% 019313 551049 POL VEHICL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,000.00 .0% 019313 551072 MASONRY .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 250,000.00 .0% 019313 551185 ARC ELECT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 225,000.00 .0% 019313 551186 MILANO .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 75,000.00 .0% 01931773 551097 SCHOOL IT 114,868.29 .00 .00 .00 8,953.47 325,000.00 .0% 01931773 551168 PARKS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 200,000.00 .0% 01931773 551193 MVMMS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .0% 01931773 551196 HOOV APR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 75,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 114,868.29 .00 .00 .00 8,953.47 1,383,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 114,868.29 .00 .00 .00 8,953.47 1,750,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 52 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 942 STABILIZATION FUNDS 56 MISCELLANEOUS 019422 561300 STABIL TRT 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .0% 019422 561350 CONTRACT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 400,000.00 .0% 019422 561400 OPEB TRUST 50,000.00 50,000.00 550,000.00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 -90.9% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 100,000.00 100,000.00 600,000.00 .00 100,000.00 500,000.00 -16.7% TOTAL STABILIZATION FUNDS 100,000.00 100,000.00 600,000.00 .00 100,000.00 500,000.00 -16.7% TOTAL GENERAL FUND 64,190,836.38 107,575,802.00 121,092,352.00 66,213,351.77 109,305,232.97 126,652,797.00 4.6% GRAND TOTAL 64,190,836.38 107,575,802.00 121,092,352.00 66,213,351.77 109,305,232.97 126,652,797.00 4.6% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 53 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrpts A B C D E F G Department, Board, Committee, Agency or Fees, Charges or Other Restrictions or Conditions Officer Authorized to Receipts Credited to Program of Activity Expenses Payable from on Expenses Payable from Other Requirements/ Fund # Revolving Fund Spend from the Fund Fund Fund Fund Reports Fiscal years Supplies, administrative fees and permits for Veterans Service Officer any programs related to Veteran Services and Fiscal Year 2027 and 2607 Veterans and Board Donations Melrose Community events. $2,000 Annual Cap subsequent years Costs associated with the various programs sponsored by the Recreation Department Registration and User including the Director and Assistant Director's fees collected for salary, program coordinator salaries as well as Recreation Department supplies and equipment needed to run the Fiscal Year 2027 and 2652 Recreation Park Commission sponsored programs program. $500,000 Annual Cap subsequent years $15,000 Annual Cap. State-Mandated certificates of inspections, Salaries related to Director of Inspectional Fees from inspections of multifamily inspections, equipment, contracted contracted inspectors are Fiscal Year 2027 and 2658 Inspectional Services Services multifamily homes inspectors, education and printing. only paid from this fund. subsequent years Director of Health Fees associated with Costs associated with flu clinics, sale of bike Fiscal Year 2027 and 2659 Health Department public health programs helmets, salaries and CPR classes $60,000 Annual Cap subsequent years Fees associated with excessive false alarm responses from private $10,000 Annual Cap. No homes and businesses salaries are paid from this Fiscal Year 2027 and 2665 Police False Alarm Chief of Police throughout the City Maintenance of Police Department Fleet fund subsequent years Rental Fees and Custodial charges received from activities hosted by user groups and organizations that Supplies and maintenance costs associated do not reside within the with parks, fields and playgrounds where Fiscal Year 2027 and 2669 Park Permits Park Commission City. permits are issued. $40,000 Annual Cap subsequent years Fees associated with the $30,000 Annual Cap. No rental of this building Fees related to maintaining the Beebe Estate in salaries are paid from this Fiscal Year 2027 and 2750 Beebe Estate Beebe Estate Trustees and donations a safe and sanitary manner. fund subsequent years Council on Aging and Milano Center Programs and services, minibus related expenses and costs associated with maintaining the Milano Center in a safe and sanitary manner, Salary for Fiscal Year 2027 and 2811 Council on Aging Council on Aging Director Donations Social Service Coordinator $65,000 Annual Cap subsequent years WATER AND SEWER RATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY OF MELROSE Ken Truesdale, Resident Representative, Chair Melrose City Yard, 72 Tremont Street Kathryn Armata, Treasurer/Collector Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Kerri Golden, CFO/Auditor Elizabeth Kowal, City Council Representative Telephone - (781) 665-0142 Jim O’Loughlin, Resident Representative Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., Director of Public Works Jay Coy, Acting City Engineer MEMORANDUM To: Melrose City Council From: Water and Sewer Rate Advisory Committee cc. Mayor Jen Grigoraitis James Troup, DPW Lisa Patterson, DPW Jennifer Rosa, DPW, Water and Sewer Committee Clerk Date: April 8, 2026 Re: Summary of FY27 Water and Sewer Rate Orders The Water and Sewer Rate Advisory Committee, consisting of the members listed above, respectfully submits the following water and sewer rate recommendations for FY27. They are recommended by unanimous vote of the committee. The FY27 revenue requirements for the water and sewer enterprise funds can be met using the FY26 water and sewer rates, with no increases to either volumetric rates or base fees. The FY27 rates benefit from modest increases in the MWRA water and sewer assessments and lower debt repayment obligations in FY27 in the sewer fund compared to FY26. The sewer assessment has only increased moderately due to continued reductions in sewer flows resulting from the City’s ongoing efforts to remove extraneous flows (groundwater infiltration and rainwater inflow) from the sanitary sewer system. As you may recall from prior years, we target reserve fund balances of 10% of annual operating expenses for each fund. Based on the budgeted revenue requirements for FY27, the reserve funds are presently at just over 10% of each fund’s operating budget, thus no transfers are recommended into the water and sewer reserve funds for FY27. Water and Sewer Rate Advisory Committee Recommendations Page 2 April 8, 2026 Thus far in FY26, water use has met or exceeded our projections in last year’s rate model. As a result, the water and sewer enterprise funds are projected to have sufficient revenue to cover expenses as we come to the close of FY26. Therefore, we are not recommending any retained earnings be used this year to cover revenue shortfalls. With no proposed changes to the water and sewer rates for FY27, the recommended rates are shown below, matching FY25 and FY26 rates. Proposed FY27 Water and Sewer Rates Proposed FY26 Volumetric Rates Water (per 100 cf) Sewer (per 100 cf) Tier 1 $8.32 $12.25 Tier 2 $11.15 $15.43 Proposed FY26 Base Fees (meter size) Water (per meter) Sewer (per meter) 5/8” $20.33 $26.38 3/4” $20.33 $26.38 1” $20.33 $26.38 1.5” $79.53 $103.58 2” $123.93 $161.48 3” $227.53 $296.58 4” $375.53 $489.58 6” $745.53 $972.08 $20.33 2nd Meter Fee -- ($50.00 if not upgraded) In addition to these rates, the Committee respectfully recommends the following: 1. No transfers to reserves from either water or sewer free cash for FY27, as noted above. 2. A free cash allocation from the Sewer Enterprise Fund in the amount of $150,000 for a downpayment on the replacement of the City’s Vactor truck. No free cash is requested from the Water Enterprise Fund at this time. 3. No recommended changes to ordinance language in Section 228, Water, Sewer, and Drains pertaining to rates. The Water and Sewer Rate Advisory Committee submitted a memo in April 2025 related to water and sewer discount programs. Our committee is continuing our work evaluating options for the future of these programs. Although we are not making any recommendations at this time regarding acting on the items covered in the memo, it is attached hereto, for the information of the City Council, especially for the benefit of new members of the Council. We appreciate your consideration of these items and are happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to continuing the important work of our committee in FY27 to provide fiscally responsible and sustainable water and sewer rates for the Melrose community. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration–Engineering–Water–Sewer–Facilities Parks–Forestry–Highway–Sanitation–Cemetery–Fleet CITY OF MELROSE Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., BCEE City Yard, 72 Tremont Street Director of Public Works Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone – (781) 665-0142 E-mail: eproakis@cityofmelrose.org MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis Melrose City Council From: Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., Director of Public Works cc: Kerriann Golden, CFO/Auditor Lauren Grymek, Chief of Staff James Troup, Deputy DPW Director – Administration & Finance Matt Spinale, DPW Operations Manager Date: April 17, 2026 Re: DPW Sidewalk Plow Purchase – Free Cash Request The Department of Public Works requests $170,000 to purchase an additional sidewalk plow. During this winter (FY26), the City’s sidewalk plows had consistent problems during storms, resulting in only three of four plows operational during any given storm event when sidewalk plowing was required. This caused DPW crews to get behind in sidewalk and corner clearing, with more drivers available than equipment, and with four established sidewalk plowing routes that each require equipment. The proposed vehicle is estimated to cost $170,000 and can eventually also be used for summer operations with the purchase of additional attachments in future years. The Department of Public Works hereby requests $170,000 of free cash to add one new, more reliable sidewalk plow to our fleet. The funds will be deposited into a dedicated account set up by the Auditor’s Office (019313-551002). Thank you for your consideration of this critical equipment. City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified 5,558,450.00 2026-612 20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer Approved 2026-614 50,000.00 5,488,430.00 Fund - 2543 Melrose Cultural Council Approved 2026-615 25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Chamber and City Event Support Approved 2026-1147 170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow 2026-1148 880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles 2026-1149 865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit 2026-1150 244,944.00 3,303,486.00 Fund - 1620 School Department 2026-1151 10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks *The first three appropriation requests listed were approved at the 4/6/26 City Council meeting. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration–Engineering–Water–Sewer–Facilities Parks–Forestry–Highway–Sanitation–Cemetery–Fleet CITY OF MELROSE Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., BCEE City Yard, 72 Tremont Street Director of Public Works Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone – (781) 665-0142 E-mail: eproakis@cityofmelrose.org MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis Melrose City Council From: Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., Director of Public Works cc: Kerriann Golden, CFO/Auditor Lauren Grymek, Chief of Staff James Troup, Deputy DPW Director – Administration & Finance Matt Spinale, DPW Operations Manager Date: April 17, 2026 Re: DPW Vehicle Replacement – Free Cash Request The Department of Public Works requests $880,000 to replace vehicles that are beyond their useful life and are required to provide essential services to the City. Vehicles proposed for replacement are outlined in the attached report and include the Year 1 vehicles listed. The proposed vehicles include: • One heavy duty hook-lift style dump truck that can be used with a liquid brine tank in winter and a dump body in summer. We propose in Year 2 (FY28) to request funds to purchase a clam shell catch basin cleaning assembly to futher build the utility of this vehicle for year-round use, as compared to the existing truck which is used only in winter operations. There are presently no reliable electric or hybrid options for this truck. The estimated FY27 cost is $300,000. • Four one-ton dump trucks and two pickup trucks, in place of five one-ton dump trucks. These trucks will be for the Parks, Forestry, Cemetery, and Highway Divisions. Electric or hybrid vehicles will be considered for the smaller pickup trucks, depending on whether they will be used for snow operations. The estimated cost for these vehicles is $110,000 each for the four one-ton trucks and $70,000 each for the two pickup trucks, for a total of $580,000. The Department of Public Works therefore requests $880,000 of free cash to replace these critical vehicles. The funds will be deposited into a dedicated account set up by the Auditor’s Office (019313-551002). Thank you for your consideration of this critical equipment. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration–Engineering–Water–Sewer–Facilities Parks–Forestry–Highway–Sanitation–Cemetery–Fleet CITY OF MELROSE City Yard, 72 Tremont Street Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., BCEE DirectorMay 6, 2022of Public Works Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone – (781) 665-0142 E-mail: eproakis@cityofmelrose.org To: Jennifer Grigoraitis, Mayor Kerri Golden, CFO/Auditor Date: February 6, 2026 From: Elena Proakis Ellis, Director of Public Works CC: Jim Troup, Deputy Director Administration and Finance Matt Spinale, Operations Manager Derek Lanphere, Operations General Foreman RE: Vehicle Condition and Replacement Request The Department of Public Works has updated our vehicle replacement program to reflect vehicles that have been replaced in the last several years and our current needs. We are at a critical point with trucks that are failing and are in dire need of replacement. By the end of our recent large snowstorm, eighteen vehicles used for snow and ice response were out of service. One week later, we still have eleven of those vehicles down. The following trucks are recommended for replacement as soon as possible and have been programmed into a three-year replacement plan. Trash Packer Truck 26 - 2004 International Packer - 120,000 Miles - Sanitation Division (yard waste/municipal waste) 1 Condition: Rotted body, hydraulic lines in need of replacement, rotted hopper, currently out of service Replacement Cost: $340,000 Additional Notes: This vehicle is critical to the department’s day-to-day operations. It is used for curbside yard waste pickup and occasionally for municipal barrel collection. Replacement of this vehicle has been determined to be more cost-effective over its life cycle than outsourcing yard waste pickup or continuing to repair this unreliable and old vehicle. The DPW has identified a suitable replacement vehicle that is immediately available from a state-contract vendor. A winch will be included on the new vehicle to provide redundancy for municipal and school building dumpster collection. Heavy Duty Trucks Truck 21 - 1999 International Dump – 78,000 Miles - Highway Division (out of service) Condition: Cracked frame, rotted floor, failed inspection. Replacement Cost: $350,000 - Ford F650 or F700 (non CDL) Additional Information: This truck is proposed to be replaced with a hook lift truck with a brine tank instead, to expand the City’s capacity to use liquid brine. Other attachments could include a dump body and a salter. We would also like to purchase a catch basin cleaning clamshell for this truck, which would cost approximately an additional $100,000 and could be added in a later year. This proposed replacement will allow the City more versatility and year-round usage of this truck. The existing truck has traditionally been used predominantly for winter operations, with minimal utility in other seasons. Truck 29 - 1997 International – 35,000 Miles - Highway Division (snow operations) Condition: Rotted floor, failing frame, difficulty passing annual inspection Replacement Cost: $230,000 2 Light Dump Trucks Truck 33 - 2012 Chevy 3500 Dump w/Liftgate – 70,000 Miles - Parks & Forestry Division (also used for snow operations) Condition: Rotted holes in floor, difficulty passing inspection Replacement Cost: $110,000 Additional Information: This is the primary vehicle used for pulling the landscape trailer and for parks maintenance. Truck 35 - 2011 Chevy 3500 Dump – 53,000 Miles - Parks & Forestry Division (also used for snow operations) Condition: Rotted floor, difficulty passing inspection Replacement Cost: $110,000 Truck 38 - 2012 Chevy 3500 Dump – 70,000 Miles - Parks & Forestry Division (also snow operations) Condition: Rotted floor, difficulty passing inspection. Replacement Cost: $110,000 3 Truck 47 - 2011 Chevy 3500 - 52,000 Miles – Cemetery Division (also snow operations) Condition: Rotted bed. Replacement Cost: $110,000 Truck 48 - 2009 Chevy 3500 - 58,000 Miles – Cemetery Division (also snow operations) Condition: Rotted body and bed, difficulty passing inspections. Replacement Cost: $110,000 Truck 56 – 2006 Ford F350 SD – 75,000 Miles – Facilities Division Utility Body (snow operations) Condition: Normal wear – 20 years old, rusted components Replacement Cost: $80,000 to $110,000 4 Truck 58 – 2008 Ford F350 SD – 33,000 Miles – Facilities Division (also snow operations) Conditions: Rusting floor, normal wear of 18 year old vehicle Replacement Cost: $80,000 to $110,000 Pickup Trucks Truck 59 – 2007 Chevy Colorado – 48,000 miles – Facilities Building Systems Supervisor Conditions: Rusted body, normal wear of 19 year old vehicle Replacement Cost: $65,000 Additional Information: Could be considered for replacement with an electric vehicle, though it is normally stored at Melrose High School where charging capability presently does not exist Specialty Equipment Truck 50 - 1997 Case Backhoe – Cemetery Division (also snow operations) Condition: Rotted floors, primary vehicle for all cemetery operations. Replacement Cost: $210,000 5 Truck 77 - 1997 Volvo L90 C Loader - Highway Division (snow operations) Conditions: Rotted body and in need of tires. Engine overhaul needed. Replacement Cost: $250,000 Truck 64 – 1997 Ford F350 Utility-Boom Bucket Truck – 46,000 miles – Highway Division Conditions: Rusted frame, normal wear for 29 year old truck Replacement Cost: $150,000 Vehicle 1 – 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV – 102,800 miles – Engineering Division Condition: Rotted body and needed engine overhaul that was cost-prohibitive. Retired vehicle and disposed of as surplus. No photos are available. Replacement Cost: $50,000 Additional Information: Can be replaced with an electric vehicle, since charging is available at City Hall and this vehicle does not perform snow or other 24/7 operations. The Engineering Division is presently operating with no City vehicles. Vehicle 40 – 2004 Chevrolet 1500 Cargo Van – 150,000 miles – Facilities Van Condition: Vehicle was inoperable so was taken out of service and disposed of as surplus. No photos are available. Replacement Cost: $70,000 Additional Information: Could be replaced with a Transit-type van or similar. 6 HB-2 – 2012 Falcon Asphalt Hotbox – Highway Division Conditions: Inoperable Replacement Cost: $40,000 Vehicle 62 – 2008 Prinoth (Bombardier) SW 4S Sidewalk Plow – Snow Operations Conditions: Intermittently out-of-service during last several storms Replacement Cost: $190,000 Additional Information: Proposed to be replaced with a trackless machine with various attachments that will make it a useable vehicle year-round, rather than dedicated only to snow and ice response. Vehicle 23 – 2016 Freightliner 114SD Vactor – 19,000 miles – Sewer Division Conditions: Several components of suction and tank mechanisms have experienced failure in the last few years, sometimes costing upwards of $25,000 to $30,000 for individual repairs. Replacement Cost: $650,000 Additional Information: The DPW uses the Vactor for both clearing sewer blockages and for vacuum excavation. Excavation can be harder on the equipment but minimizes the risk of damage to surrounding 7 utilities when digging in tight locations. The DPW is proposing to consider replacing this truck with a model that has a slightly smaller chassis but an equivalent tank size. Summary As shown above, the conditions of the vehicles compromise the safety of our staff and jeopardize the levels of services that our residents have come to expect from the DPW. We have exceeded the expected life of these vehicles on both miles and age. Some vehicles present safety concerns with large holes in the floors, potentially allowing exhaust to enter the cabs of those vehicles. Our personnel have welded floors back in and made temporary repairs, but continuing to repair these severely deteriorated vehicles is not practical or cost effective. Snow operations have become increasingly challenging due to a lack of functioning vehicles; in the recent large storm, we had four employees who were unable to perform their jobs by the end of the storm event due to a lack of operational vehicles for them to drive. As noted above, of 18 vehicles that were rendered inoperable during the storm event, eleven continue to be out- of-service, awaiting repairs by our mechanics. Recommended replacement intervals for fleet vehicles were taken from the report by Matrix Consulting Group specifically evaluating Melrose’s fleet, as well as Fleet Counselor Services, a nationally recognized consulting firm. Vehicle Type Recommended Useful Life Age of City Vehicles* Estimated (Fleet Counselor Services Data) Replacement Cost Packer – Yard Waste 12 years or 9,000 hours #26 – 21 years $340,000 Heavy Dump Trucks 12 years or 120,000 miles #21 – 27 years/OOS $300,000 #29 – 29 years** $290,000 Light Dump Trucks 12 years or 120,000 miles #33 – 14 years $110,000 #35 – 15 years** #38 – 17 years** #47 – 15 years #48 – 17 years #56 – 20 years** #58 – 18 years** Pickup Trucks 10 years or 120,000 miles #59 – 19 years $65,000 Backhoe - Cemetery 15 years or 9,000 hours #50 – 29 years** $210,000 Loader 15 years or 10,000 hours #77 – 29 years** $250,000 Bucket Truck – Highway 12 years or 120,000 miles #64 – 29 years $150,000 DPW Engineering 10 years #1 – 18 years/OOS $50,000 DPW Facilities Van 10 years #40 – 22 years/OOS $70,000 Hotbox 15 years HB-2 – 14 years/OOS $40,000 Sidewalk Bombardier 15 years #62 – 18 years** $190,000 Vactor 12 years #23 – 10 years $650,000 TOTAL 3-year cost $3,315,000 Average annual cost $1,105,000/year Average annual cost (excluding sewer vehicle) $888,333/year *OOS = Out of Service **Experienced failure during January 25, 2026 storm 8 The Melrose DPW fleet vehicles shown above represent approximately $3.315M in short-term needs. Please note that this list does not include non-DPW fleet needs, such as the Fire Department, Police Department, Council on Aging, Inspectional Services, etc., who also operate vehicles within the City’s fleet. The proposed expenditure of $1,105,000 per year shown in the table above is very closely in line with Matrix Consulting Group’s estimated replacement need of $1,134,222 annually for Melrose’s fleet. When eliminating the cost of the Vactor truck, which would be paid using the Sewer Enterprise Fund, the total annual need is approximately $888,000. The three-year needs have been broken down into the following proposed plan: IMMEDIATE: The following request is being made concurrent with this memorandum: • A replacement for yard waste/refuse truck #26 has been submitted, for which Capital Stabilization funds are being requested in February 2026. The estimated cost of replacement is $340,000. YEAR 1: For this year’s free cash request, DPW recommends replacing the following Public Works vehicles: • Heavy Dump Truck (#21, already out of service) – proposed to be replaced with a hook lift truck with a brine tank, dump body, and catch basin cleaning clamshell assembly. The estimated cost, including the various style body attachments, is $300,000. • Light Dump Trucks (#33, #35, #38, #47 and #48) – we propose replacing these with four one-ton pickup trucks and two smaller pickup trucks. Electric or hybrid vehicles will be considered for the two pickup trucks, depending on whether they will be used for snow operations. The estimated cost for these vehicles is $110,000 each for the four one-ton trucks and $70,000 for the two pickup trucks, for a total of $580,000. This results in a total free cash request of $880,000 from the general fund. Sustainable options will be explored for one pickup truck if it is determined it will not be used for snow plowing, consistent with the City’s EV-first policy. In addition, the DPW is pursuing replacement of the Sewer Division’s Vactor truck. This specialized equipment has an estimated cost of $650,000. A budgetary line item has been carried in the Sewer Enterprise Fund of $80,000 per year, intended to be used toward a lease-to-own Vactor truck. There is enough free cash in the Sewer Enterprise Fund to pay for a $200,000 downpayment, with annual payments of roughly $89,000/year over five years. Free cash for the downpayment will be requested in spring 2026 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund’s retained earnings balance. 9 YEAR 2: We recommend replacement of the following vehicles in Year 2: • Heavy Dump Truck #29, with an estimated replacement cost of $230,000 • The Wyoming Cemetery backhoe (#50), estimated to cost $210,000 • The 2008 Bombadier sidewalk plow. We recommend replacement with a trackless machine that can also be used with attachments for summer operations, with an estimated cost of $190,000. • Engineering Division vehicle – this can be replaced with an electric vehicle, given the availability of a charging station at the City Hall parking lot. This replacement is estimated at $50,000. • Catch basin clamshell attachment for the new Truck #21 (hook lift) - $100,000 This amounts to a total of $780,000 for Year 2 replacement vehicles. YEAR 3: We recommend replacement of the following vehicles in Year 3: • Highway Division bucket truck - $150,000 • Light trucks (utility bodies for facilities with one salter) - #56 and #58 ($80,000 to $110,000 each, depending on what is specified) • DPW Facilities van #40 - $70,000 • Pickup truck #59 - $65,000 • Loader #77 - $250,000 • Hotbox HB-2 - $40,000 The resulting request for Year 3 is $795,000. The DPW is anxious to get our fleet up to a serviceable level, to allow us to provide both efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the services we provide. We appreciate your consideration of this capital plan for our vehicles over the next three years. 10 City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified 5,558,450.00 2026-612 20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer Approved 2026-614 50,000.00 5,488,430.00 Fund - 2543 Melrose Cultural Council Approved 2026-615 25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Chamber and City Event Support Approved 2026-1147 170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow 2026-1148 880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles 2026-1149 865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit 2026-1150 244,944.00 3,303,486.00 Fund - 1620 School Department 2026-1151 10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks *The first three appropriation requests listed were approved at the 4/6/26 City Council meeting. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration–Engineering–Water–Sewer–Facilities Parks–Forestry–Highway–Sanitation–Cemetery–Fleet CITY OF MELROSE James Troup City Yard, 72 Tremont Street Assistant Director – Administration & Finance Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone – (781) 665-0142 E-mail: jtroup@cityofmelrose.org MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis Melrose City Council From: James Troup, DPW Deputy Director – Administration and Finance cc: Kerriann Golden, CFO/Auditor Kathryn Armata, Treasurer Collector Elena Proakis Ellis, DPW Director Date: April 9, 2026 Re: FY26 Snow and Ice Commitment In consideration of the commitments of the Snow and Ice Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, the Department of Public Works is requesting a Free Cash transfer in the amount of $865,000 to make each category whole and to avoid financing the deficit. This winter dealt us challenges that have not been seen in nearly 10 years. Total snowfall exceeded 60 inches, highlighted by two storms at the end of February and early March that dumped over 45 inches of snow and each lasted more than 36 hours. The DPW Team responded to nearly two dozen events. Contracted vendors were used for 6 storms. Snow removal operations were in effect on four separate occasions. Adding to our difficulties was a stretch of nearly two months when temperatures did not exceed 30 degrees. The strain of the winter weather operations coupled with the aging fleet requires additional costs to maintain our equipment. Please note that our 5-year average spent on Snow and Ice operations is $1,024,066. Unlike FY23, FY24, and FY25, this year was a far from mild winter. Fiscal controls including purchasing from State Contracts and competitive bidding for supplies and materials continue to positively impact the spending in this category. We continue to leverage these controls to minimize the effect from the Snow and Ice deficit on our operating budget. The Free Cash allocation will be distributed to offset deficits in Overtime, Contracted Services, and Supplies/Materials line items that include fuel, road salt, and repair parts. Thank you for your consideration and continued support. City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified 5,558,450.00 2026-612 20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer Approved 2026-614 50,000.00 5,488,430.00 Fund - 2543 Melrose Cultural Council Approved 2026-615 25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Chamber and City Event Support Approved 2026-1147 170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow 2026-1148 880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles 2026-1149 865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit 2026-1150 244,944.00 3,303,486.00 Fund - 1620 School Department 2026-1151 10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks *The first three appropriation requests listed were approved at the 4/6/26 City Council meeting. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders. City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified 5,558,450.00 2026-612 20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer Approved 2026-614 50,000.00 5,488,430.00 Fund - 2543 Melrose Cultural Council Approved 2026-615 25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Chamber and City Event Support Approved 2026-1147 170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow 2026-1148 880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles 2026-1149 865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit 2026-1150 244,944.00 3,303,486.00 Fund - 1620 School Department 2026-1151 10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks *The first three appropriation requests listed were approved at the 4/6/26 City Council meeting. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders. MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 360 LYNN FELLS PARKWAY, MELROSE, MA 02176 TELEPHONE: (781) 662-2000 FAX: (781) 979-2149 WWW.MELROSESCHOOLS.COM CARI BERMAN, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS KEN KELLEY, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT - FINANCE DATE: April 17, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor Grigoraitis Cc: Melrose School Committee, Kerri Golden, City CFO FROM: Ken Kelley, Deputy Supt. - Finance RE: MPS FY26 appropriation funding request consideration The District is respectfully requesting that the Mayor consider the following funding appropriation request for the Melrose Public Schools (MPS): The District is respectfully requesting the Medicaid reimbursement transfer for FY26. The Medicaid funds are used as part of the District’s year end budget offset funds. Transfer In Account: 16204 49000 Medicaid reimbursement: $244,944 Thank you for your consideration. 1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration–Engineering–Water–Sewer–Facilities Parks–Forestry–Highway–Sanitation–Cemetery–Fleet CITY OF MELROSE Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., BCEE City Yard, 72 Tremont Street Director of Public Works Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone – (781) 665-0142 E-mail: eproakis@cityofmelrose.org MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis Melrose City Council From: Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., Director of Public Works cc: Kerriann Golden, CFO/Auditor Lauren Grymek, Chief of Staff James Troup, Deputy DPW Director – Administration & Finance Date: April 17, 2026 Re: Bike Racks – Free Cash Request The Department of Public Works requests $10,000 to purchase and install bike racks in various locations throughout the City. City staff had previously maintained a list of all current and desired bike rack locations. This list will be updated and desired locations will be documented to determine which are the highest priority. Locations that have been discussed include schools, parks, and business districts, many of which already have bike racks but could benefit from additional bike storage space due to existing demand. The proposed funding will be used for both the purchase and installation of these bike racks. This project is consistent with the City’s Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School programs, encouraging safe and convenient active transportation and reducing traffic congestion. The Department of Public Works hereby requests $10,000 of free cash for bike racks. The funds will be deposited into a dedicated account set up by the Auditor’s Office (014222-551075). Thank you for your consideration of this project. City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified 5,558,450.00 2026-612 20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer Approved 2026-614 50,000.00 5,488,430.00 Fund - 2543 Melrose Cultural Council Approved 2026-615 25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Chamber and City Event Support Approved 2026-1147 170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow 2026-1148 880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles 2026-1149 865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit 2026-1150 244,944.00 3,303,486.00 Fund - 1620 School Department 2026-1151 10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks *The first three appropriation requests listed were approved at the 4/6/26 City Council meeting. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders. May 3, 2026 Re: Appropriations ID # 2026-1151 (Bike Racks) Dear Members of the Melrose City Council, We are writing to express support for the city’s requested appropriation of $10,000 from free cash in order to purchase bicycle parking racks for use throughout the city. Free cash requests should ideally not create unsustainable future capital burdens on the city, and bicycle racks fit this mold: they are low-maintenance, long-lasting capital items which are critical for supporting the city’s short- and long-term transportation goals. Many of the city’s existing downtown racks date to 2012, and will still be operational for decades to come. If appropriate bike parking is not available at popular destinations, people will either switch to car trips (leading to more traffic, more crashes, and more conflicts for vehicle parking), be discouraged from making local trips (hurting local businesses), or will choose to secure bikes inappropriately (potentially damaging other infrastructure). Ample bike parking is not only functional, it signals that the city takes seriously its Complete Streets and Net Zero goals. As development patterns in the city continue to evolve, we encourage the city to review locations where new mixed-use buildings may be planned or in progress, to ensure those neighborhoods have ample bike parking to support the city’s current and future businesses and residents. Back in 2024, we developed a set of Bicycle Parking Design Guidelines which could be shared with local developers, with the goal of ensuring bicycle parking in Melrose was designed with end users in mind. We were pleased to see that the city’s Planning Department was very receptive to our recommendations, which were ultimately adopted by the Planning Board. While those recommendations apply mostly to private developments, we urge DPW to review our recommendations to ensure that the racks which are purchased are functional, high-quality, and will withstand the test of time. Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Advisory Committee 1 www.pedbikemelrose.org
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▶ 0:01 Bradley Freeman: Good evening. The time is 7:15 on Monday- On May 11th ... May 11th, 2026. This joint meeting of the Melrose City Council and Melrose School Committee is called to order. I'm Council President Freeman. I'm Seamus Kelly, Chair of the School Committee. In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, this meeting is being broadcast and recorded by Melrose Cable Access TV and will be available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city website link. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes. Councilor Chen? Here. Councilor Finocchiaro? Councilor Jamaleddine? Councilor Karen Chettie? Here. Councilor Kowal? Here. Councilor Bremsky? Councilor Park? Here. Councilor Romanul? Here. Councilor Vanderberg? Here. Councilor Williams?
▶ 0:51 Here. President Freeman? Here. Member Driscoll? Mayor Gregori-- shh. Sorry, Gregoritis. Here. Gregori-- Sorry. I always call her Mayor Jen. I apologize. It's like Beyoncé. Vice Chair Hartman? Present. Member Holleran? Here. Chair Kelley? Here. Member Sheri Leo? Here. Member Rosy Thomas. Here. Okay. That makes for a quorum. That serves as quorum for the record. At this time, if you're able, please rise and join us in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. At this time, we'll move down to new business. Informational item ID number
▶ 1:58 Jen Grigoraitis: 2026-1167. Joint meeting of the City Council and the School Committee to be held at 7:15 PM on Monday, May 11, 2026, for the submission of the fiscal year '27 proposed operating budget in accordance with Section 6-3 of the city charter. Mayor Gregoritis, thanks so much for joining us tonight, and the floor is yours. Thank you very much. Good evening, President Freeman, Chair Kelley, and the honorable members of the City Council and School Committee. Thank you for being here and for your service to our shared community. Before I begin, it is with a heavy heart that I first want to acknowledge the tragedy that occurred in our community last week. There are no words to describe such a profound and painful loss, and our
▶ 2:42 Jen Grigoraitis: hearts are and will remain with the family, the students' friends, classmates and educators, and with the wider Winthrop School community. I do want to thank the first responders, school personnel, city staff, parents, and community members who responded on the scene, and I know that in the very challenging days since last Monday, I have been so heartened by and grateful for the continued outpouring of care and support for one another I've seen across our community. May we continue to take care of ourselves and one another in the days and weeks ahead. It is my honor to join members of the City Council and the School Committee in service to the people of Melrose, and my duty tonight is to present my proposed
▶ 3:20 Jen Grigoraitis: budget for fiscal year '27, which begins July 1st. For those of you who are keeping track, this is my third budget, and the first one without cuts, thanks to the override which Melrose residents resoundingly supported this past November. Thank you to my fellow Melrosians for choosing to invest in our community. While I am before you tonight as your mayor, I do not do this role alone. I would like to take a moment to thank several staff, including CFO Carrie Golden, now in her second budget as CFO and her 11th budget during her service to the City of Melrose. She continues to bring her deep understanding of municipal finance and her commitment to Melrose to the work of stewarding the city's financial
▶ 3:58 Jen Grigoraitis: resources. The rest of my incredible executive team, Lauren Grinnich, Chief of Staff, Tom Dalton, Communications and Events Manager, Shannon Phillips, City Solicitor, and Polly Lada, HR Director, for the leadership and support they provide to me and the city each and every day. Our city department heads and senior staff, who, no matter what the budget has looked like, have continued to show up and work hard for Melrose. Melrose Public Schools Superintendent Kerry Berman, Deputy Superintendent Ken Kelly, and the school business office staff who develop and manage the school budget. A special thank you to all of our employees in city departments and the public schools who are working hard every day for our community and bringing their
▶ 4:37 Jen Grigoraitis: expertise, knowledge, and care for Melrose to their work. I want to thank my fellow school committee members and the members of the public who have joined in thoughtful engagement for the school budget process over the past several months. I want to thank every resident who has shared their thoughts, concerns, ideas, and priorities for our city's resources with me or with any of you, and I want to thank you, members of the City Council, for your continued active and thoughtful stewardship of our city and our city funds. I was happy to have the opportunity to meet with every councilor to hear your feedback and your priorities for this year's budget. Though our roles in city government are different, as elected officials, we all
▶ 5:15 Jen Grigoraitis: share the responsibility of serving our constituents' needs and allocating finite resources across countless important priorities, and I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you during this important process. But as you all know, the council's legal and legislative role in the budget process is to make three choices: approve, reject, or reduce budget lines, and we now enter the phase of the budget season in which you will exercise that very important chartered authority. In November, based on extensive advocacy by residents, discussion and deliberation by elected officials, including many of you, and many months of public engagement, Melrose voters approved a $13.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 tax override.
▶ 5:58 Jen Grigoraitis: This election was notable for the turnout of over half of all Melrose registered voters, marking an extraordinary rate of participation in a municipal election.A clear majority of these voters favored the override ballot question, entrusting City Hall with sorely needed funds to meet our community's needs and priorities. Despite this accomplishment, we must remember that just two years ago, the city was using $2.5 million in free cash, nearly half of our free cash allocation, to close that year's school budget gap, and it was not a one-off situation. This past practice had become a necessary part of balancing the operating budget for several years. I am proud to say that we have come a long way since then, and I am grateful to
▶ 6:40 Jen Grigoraitis: everyone who helped get us to this point. We no longer rely on free cash to bridge our budget gaps and close deficits, and our continued commitment to this sound fiscal management practice will help to keep our community on the strongest possible financial footing. During my first two years as your mayor, we made a lot of hard decisions. We earned the support of the public, and now we are bringing back some of what was lost, as outlined in the ballot question and approved by voters. We are also continuing to be judicious and measured in our use of public funds to ensure that every tax dollar collected is spent on our greatest identified needs without waste or unnecessary delay. Also last fall,
▶ 7:21 Jen Grigoraitis: Standard & Poor's reaffirmed Melrose's A++ bond rating, the second highest rating available to a municipality. S&P cited the city's good management practices, history of strong financial operations, robust local economy, and improved tax levy, particularly as a result of the November override, as positive credit factors. These factors tell lenders that Melrose maintains a strong and stable financial outlook and a quality reputation as a borrower. A high bond rating, much like a personal credit rating, gives us access to more favorable rates when borrowing funds, which will be vital as we continue to finance the debt approved by voters in 2023 to fund improvements to our police and fire
▶ 8:03 Jen Grigoraitis: stations. As well as we prepare to bond for the cost of roof repairs to the Melrose High School and Franklin Schools in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Our top-notch bond rating keeps borrowing costs low and gives Melrose the best possible financial position, and our careful and methodical budget management means that our tax dollars are in safe and capable hands. I'm grateful to our CFO, Kerry Golden, Treasurer Collector Kathryn Armada, and all of the city's budget and finance officials for continuing to demonstrate exemplary budget management and best practices. The fiscal year '27 budget restores many of the cuts made in recent years, stabilizes our city workforce and the important public
▶ 8:44 Jen Grigoraitis: services on which our residents rely, and builds a sustainable funding structure for forecasted increases in the cost of employee benefits, public infrastructure, and contractual obligations. I am proud to share with you some of the things we have restored and the stability we have in the FY27 budget as we continue to work through uncertain financial headwinds. First and foremost, I want to highlight the significant investment that this budget makes in our largest budget category, the Melrose Public Schools operating budget, which was approved by the school committee last month after its own public process. The supplemental budget passed by these two bodies at the end of 2025 increased the school's operating budget by nearly
▶ 9:24 Jen Grigoraitis: 9%, and the FY27 city appropriation adds an additional 6.5% increase to the Melrose Public Schools. This year's city appropriation to the school operating line represents the largest ever allocation to schools in the city's history, and the MPS operating budget has increased by over 27% since I took office. Thanks to the passage of the override, this year's school budget returned 17 positions to the schools, enabling us to reduce class sizes, restore the team model at the middle school, and implement high-quality instructional materials district-wide. We continue to invest in our schools, both within the MPS budget line, as well as through school costs housed in our IT, HR, employee health insurance, municipal debt, employee pension, Department of Public Works,
▶ 10:10 Jen Grigoraitis: police, and health department lines. And while we are making investments, we are not losing sight of efficiencies and cost-effectiveness. Stability does not mean complacency with taxpayer dollars. City departments continue to actively research and apply for grants. In FY26, we will have applied for $12 million in grant funding, with approximately half of that already awarded to the city for important projects and initiatives such as climate readiness, improvement to water and sewer infrastructure, public safety, elder and youth services, public works, and public health. I will be asking the council to again allocate a portion of free cash into stabilization accounts to help us prepare for the uncertainties and risks of
▶ 10:51 Jen Grigoraitis: the future, particularly in light of a shaky and unpredictable global and national economy. With the FY27 budget, we are providing better services to our employees, which helps them better serve residents. We've centralized all human resources operations, including school HR, to City Hall to avoid redundancies and make sure that our hundreds of city and school employees have a one-stop shop for their payroll, benefits, and other HR needs. The school budget is held harmless by this change, but the increased efficiency in our HR and benefits operations will ensure that we deliver employment obligations to every municipal employee consistently, fairly, and without waste. After several years of making cuts, we're finally restoring funding for
▶ 11:36 Jen Grigoraitis: professional development across municipal departments to ensure that our employees are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and relevant best practices as they serve our residents. Last year, we worked closely with our city unions to settle outstanding contracts and to negotiate one-year extensions with unions whose contracts were set to expire in 2026. We are grateful to our unions for collaborating with us and recognizing the city's challenging financial situation while advocating for their members. But we can only ask our dedicated employees to wait for so longAnd FY27 will include settled contracts with several unions, including the Melrose Educators Union, the Melrose Firefighters Union, and our
▶ 12:15 Jen Grigoraitis: Laborers, Librarians, and Clerical unions. Collectively, these unions represent over 80% of our city workforce. This city budget is about providing better services to all residents by restoring and adding needed positions and services. In a direct response to a priority identified by many city councilors, the city is increasing code enforcement activity in a cost-effective manner with an increase in the health department's budget to account for overtime for targeted enforcement of noise, dumpsters, and other code violations. We're committing resources to animal control while utilizing regional partnerships to save costs. Thank you to the council for voting last week to authorize me to enter into a
▶ 12:56 Jen Grigoraitis: municipal intermunicipal agreement with the towns of Wakefield and Stoneham to establish a regional animal control officer position. This shared position will strengthen public health and safety by ensuring timely responses to domestic animal-related incidents and promote consistent enforcement of regulations such as licensing, vaccination compliance, and leash laws. By distributing this cost across three municipalities, the regional model offers a cost-effective approach that enhances service quality without duplicating resources. We will be adding a full-time school nurse to the health department. This additional nurse will act as a float nurse between all of our public school buildings and be available to fill in for leaves, enabling us to continue
▶ 13:38 Jen Grigoraitis: to prioritize student health and safety within our school buildings and recognizing the critical role that school nurses play in meeting the needs of our students. The City of Melrose will be joining the state contract for Language Line for all city departments. Over the years, as our community has grown and changed, so too has the demand for multilingual services from City Hall. By joining the existing state contract for Language Line, we will provide access to a vetted, proven, and cost-effective on-demand translation service for residents whenever they need help, delivered in the language in which they are most comfortable. We've created a dedicated budget line for ADA public accommodations.
▶ 14:18 Jen Grigoraitis: Thanks to the leadership and advocacy of our Commission on Disability, we're working actively to improve accessibility across city facilities and programs, including impactful access improvements at the main entrances to several of our schools this year. By setting funds aside for access and public accommodations, we will have resources on hand to ensure meaningful and comprehensive access for residents with disabilities. We are continuing to support tax assistance and exemption programs in our assessor's office. After this council graciously expanded access and limits to tax work-off opportunities and other exemptions and abatements, we're increasing the assessor head clerk position by five hours a week to make that
▶ 14:58 Jen Grigoraitis: a full-time position to provide more staff availability to assist residents, especially our veterans and residents over age 60, seeking to avail themselves of these important programs. We are exploring and piloting better social services pipelines for our residents by deploying a property tax work-off staff person with professional expertise to connect residents with assistance programs and other safety net resources when they contact City Hall. The outcomes of this pilot may inform future staffing priorities to continue or expand upon this work. Our community service team, which includes the Council on Aging, Library, Memorial Hall, Parks, Recreation, and Veterans departments, are providing support
▶ 15:37 Jen Grigoraitis: services to residents such as administering the emergency fund and connecting veterans and older residents with benefits programs and services. The newly renovated library is not just a place to borrow books, but a place where our students are going to do schoolwork and access the internet, and where residents are able to participate in English language services and gain access to technology and information. Our Parks and Rec departments are assuring that everyone in the community has a way to stay healthy, active, and engaged. And now to the override. Thanks to the override, the city has been able to restore previously cut positions, services, and programs that Melrose residents rely on, including two
▶ 16:16 Jen Grigoraitis: police officers who are currently in training at the police academy and will be joining our department. DPW overtime to support community priorities like Saturday hours at the city yard for residents to drop off yard waste and recycling and summertime flower baskets in the busiest commercial corridors. Adding a municipal and school building repairs line of $500,000 to allow the city to address a list of necessary safety improvements to the places where our employees work and our children learn. Increased funding for road paving and sidewalk repairs. Sunday hours at the Melrose Public Library, and partial restoration of lost library staff. Restoration of the Recreation Department's operating budget appropriation, so they
▶ 16:58 Jen Grigoraitis: are not fully reliant on their revolving fund and can continue to keep fees reasonable for residents and families. And restored funding to the boards and commissions who lost their budgets, namely the Human Rights Commission, the Women's Commission, and the Commission on Disability, to allow them to continue their important work in the community and offer residents opportunities to engage on issues and initiatives that are important to them. For the first time, I think possibly ever, there will be a capital budget for the city and schools. And thanks to the hard work of the Capital Improvement Program Committee, the city has an up-to-date capital improvement plan so we can begin to make investments in much-needed roads, buildings, and equipment that have gone
▶ 17:38 Jen Grigoraitis: underfunded or, in some cases, completely unfunded for years. Some of the one-time costs for investing in capital needs from the current CIP, which are not part of a departmental budget and instead will be in a capital budget, include EMS equipment and fire turnout gear for our fire department, the replacement of a police cruiser, a new gas pump at the city yard, which our city vehicles access daily, masonry and electrical work in our city and school buildings, and IT work to enhance school building security district-wideOver the past year, we have made significant progress on our public safety buildings project, led by our project manager and former planning director, Denise Gaffey. As this council knows, we have secured the line of funding needed for the first
▶ 18:21 Jen Grigoraitis: phase of this project, which includes Engine 2 on Tremont Street and the new Melrose Police Station on West Foster Street. These projects are under construction and currently under budget by over $5.7 million. Thank you to the counselors serving on the Public Safety Facilities Committee for working with our chiefs and architects to deliver savings to taxpayers on these critical infrastructure improvements. Our School Facilities Master Planning Committee, led by Melrose Public Schools leadership with support from the city's planning staff, is evaluating all of our school buildings, which are as much as 100 years old, to assess and plan for the future of our public school district and what our needs will be in
▶ 19:00 Jen Grigoraitis: five years, 10 years, and beyond. At the same time, thanks to capital funds made available by the override and applications for matching support from the MSBA, we'll continue to maintain, improve, and restore the existing facilities to ensure that our schools are safe, healthy, comfortable, and usable for all of our students and educators. Now, it is always hard to forecast the future, especially in government, and neither the federal nor state government provides financial forecasts. We do notice trends, and we use that information to budget. Melrose is continuing to feel the pullback by the federal administration, which will have ripple effects. For example, I am grateful to the supporters of the
▶ 19:39 Jen Grigoraitis: Melrose Emergency Fund, which has afforded us flexibility to quickly and directly assist Melrose residents when SNAP benefits were frozen earlier this year. And while Melrose was able to benefit from federal ARPA funds during the pandemic, we can no longer anticipate any meaningful assistance from Washington, DC. The ripples of federal withdrawal have affected many parts of our social and economic safety nets, including our vital nonprofit sector partners like Housing Families, and we are actively partnering with our neighboring communities to develop a shared response to the anticipated impacts of those cuts. At the same time, our federal delegation continues to advocate for Melrose, and we
▶ 20:16 Jen Grigoraitis: have seized on every opportunity to secure congressionally directed spending, often referred to as earmarks. I am grateful to Congresswoman Katherine Clark for working with my administration to secure federal funding for school building safety improvements, flood mitigation efforts, and continued work to restore Memorial Hall. At the state level, we are grateful to our state legislators, Kate Lipper, Garrett Bien, and Jason Lewis, for continuing to advocate in the state budget for increased funding to Melrose and securing earmarks for one-time projects such as fencing for playing fields and funding for a new council on aging-accessible van. However, the state is also preparing a challenging budget, anticipating the need to
▶ 20:53 Jen Grigoraitis: plug significant financial holes across Massachusetts as the federal government continues to pull away from funding things like Medicaid and special education. The state's financial future is also uncertain given several ballot questions that will appear before Massachusetts voters in November, including a potentially seismic referendum that proposes reducing the state income tax, a change that which would have massive and devastating impacts to the state budget, and by extension, to the local aid, public school funding, and other funds that are conveyed from Beacon Hill to our community. Melrose is not immune to the rising costs that we are seeing across municipalities, but thanks to the override, the city can meet those costs.
▶ 21:32 Jen Grigoraitis: Some of the biggest cost drivers for our budget continue to be employee benefits, both health and pension, collective bargaining agreements, as over 90% of our city and school employees are in unionized roles, vocational and charter school assessments, and utility costs. Health insurance is one of the city's largest expenses and one for which we have almost no control. Due to a variety of factors, health insurance costs have increased significantly over the past few budget cycles. The city is a member of the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission and has been since 2009, and health insurance rates are set by the GIC. For fiscal year '27, the city will pay 80% of health insurance premiums for active employees, 85% of health insurance premiums for
▶ 22:14 Jen Grigoraitis: retirees, and 70% of reimbursements of Medicare Part B, as negotiated with the city's Public Employee Committee, or PEC. The city contribution of 85% towards retiree health insurance was also approved by the legislature in 2005. Health insurance is the second-largest budget category after the school budget. Our existing PEC agreement will expire on June 30th, 2027. Most of all, what I want to make in this budget message clear, because of the override, Melrose is stable and prepared to handle these continued rising costs. We are prepared to weather cost pressures and continue to provide the high-quality municipal government that our community expects. This financial stability means we can create plans and prepare for the future, such
▶ 23:00 Jen Grigoraitis: as our school building master plan, our municipal surplus property plan, our housing production plan, our downtown parking plan, and our Ell Pond Park and playing fields design plan. One of my guiding principles in my work is plan the work and work the plan. When we have a plan in place, we can better leverage state and federal money for projects by providing detailed project plans and proposals in grant and earmark applications. We can make informed and thoughtful decisions on how best to move forward, and we can anticipate and prepare for what lies ahead versus merely reacting to it when it arrives. In the year ahead and beyond this budget, we'll continue to focus on the most effective and impactful ways to improve local service delivery.
▶ 23:42 Jen Grigoraitis: We're speaking with peer communities about the benefits they access through a dedicated municipal procurement officer who can work across departments to ensure legally compliant and cost-effective purchasing and bid-based procurement for a variety of projects and initiatives. And as I mentioned earlier, we're continuing to assess the ongoing need for a social services coordinator, one clearing house and advocate position who can work to make connections between our residents in need and the services that are available to make their lives better. We'll also engage in the work needed to ensure stable and reliable revenue for our community to fund the services we need, including in economic development,
▶ 24:17 Jen Grigoraitis: city planning, and community development.Building our next housing production plan and supporting our local business community will help us sustain our current successes into the future. Good planning is the first step towards successful outcomes, and we know that this council and our residents rightly expect well-considered and well-planned proposals before providing their support. Our residents expect high-quality, professional government, and we work each day to deliver it to them. Thank you for your careful consideration of this important budget. My administration and I look forward to working with you in the weeks ahead to finalize and enact this plan for Melrose's future. Thank you. Thank you, Mayor Gregoritis. I really appreciate you coming here tonight and
▶ 25:01 Bradley Freeman: sharing your plan. Before we adjourn tonight, I just want to note for those watching that the full council will meet tonight to accept the mayor's budget, send it down to Appropriations and Oversight, where we will hold two meetings a week for the next six weeks to meet with the department heads and learn more about this budget. So we're looking forward to kicking that off tonight. At this time, I will entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Kareem Chetty. Do we have a second? Second. Second made by Councilor Kowal. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? We are adjourned. Good evening. The time is 7:52 PM on Monday, May 11th, 2026. I am Council President Freeman.
▶ 25:45 Bradley Freeman: This meeting of the Melrose City Council is called to order. In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, this meeting is being broadcast and recorded by the Melrose Cable Access TV and will be available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city website link. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Councilor Chen? Here. Councilor Finocchiaro? Councilor Jamaleddine? Councilor Kareem Chetty? Here. Councilor Kowal? Here. Councilor Obremski? Councilor Park? Here. Councilor Romanul? Here. Councilor Vandiver? Here. Councilor Williams? Here. President Freeman? Here. That makes four quorum. Serves as a quorum for the record. At this time, if you're able, please rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
▶ 26:31 Bradley Freeman: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. At this time, I'll motion by unanimous consent to approve without reading the minutes from May 11th, 2026 meeting. Seeing no objection, those meetings are now approved. I will now motion by unanimous consent to open the floor for public comment. Seeing no objections, we are open for public comment. Is there anyone here for public comment? Seeing none. Madam Clerk, is there anyone online? No one online. If there's no objection, I'll make a motion to close public comment. Seeing none, we are now closed for public comment.
▶ 27:20 Moving on to the agenda, there are no communications from the mayor. Moving down to new business, filings by the honorable mayor. Appointments and reappointments. Seeing none, appropriations. ID number 2026-1204, an appropriation in the amount of 2,236,997 to fund the fiscal year 2027 Mount Hood Enterprise Fund budget. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1205, an appropriation in the amount of $8,461,623 for the fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1206, an appropriation in the amount of 6,702,788 to fund the fiscal year 2027 Water Enterprise Fund budget. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1207, an
▶ 28:21 appropriation in the amount of 3,693,322 to fund the fiscal year 2027 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund budget. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. An appropriation in the amount of $126,450,095 to fund the fiscal year 2027 General Fund operating budget. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1212, reauthorization of the revolving fund table for the fiscal year 2027. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1213, fiscal year 2027 water rates. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1214, fiscal year 2027 sewer rates. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. ID number 2026-1215, an appropriation in the amount of $348,948.80 for
▶ 29:15 Bradley Freeman: other funding sources, OFS, for fiscal year 2027. This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. Moving down to filings by the honorable city council. Seeing none, moving down to unfinished business. Councilor Williams. Mr. President, I'd like to make a motion to adjourn. There's a motion to adjourn made by Councilor Williams. Is there a second on the floor? Second. There's a second made by Councilor Kowal. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? We are adjourned.